Tag: Aquatics
Olympic swimming champion Paltrinieri has mononucleosis
ROME — Italian swimmer Gregorio Paltrinieri has contracted mononucleosis, raising questions over whether he’ll be able to defend his gold medal in the 1,500-meter...
Haralabidis makes US women’s water polo team for Tokyo
LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. — Stephania Haralabidis was 12 when she decided she was done with competitive swimming. She hated the stress and anxiety that...
Six French athletes talk about being gay, share experiences
PARIS — Six French athletes have spoken about being gay and shared difficult experiences they had during their formative years.
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U.S. Olympic swimming team
The United States swimming team for the Tokyo Olympics, with name, age, hometown and events:
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Johansen to lead US diving team at 3rd straight Olympics
INDIANAPOLIS — Drew Johansen will serve as head coach of the U.S. diving team for the third straight Olympics.
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Dressel romps to another win at the US Olympic swim trials
OMAHA, Neb. — Caeleb Dressel added another event to his Olympic program in Tokyo, powering to a dominating victory in the 100-meter freestyle at...
EXPLAINER: What is overtraining syndrome in sports?
Olympic champion Simone Manuel stunningly failed to advance out of the semifinals in the 100-meter freestyle at the U.S. swimming trials. Then she revealed...
Singing swimmer Simpson into final at Aussie Olympic trials
ADELAIDE, Australia — Singer Cody Simpson has qualified for the 100-meter butterfly final at the Australian Olympic swim trials but will need to vastly...
Storm brewing on Katie Ledecky’s Tokyo Olympic horizon
OMAHA, Neb. — Katie Ledecky is used to slaying her competition, winning not by hundredths but by full seconds. Usually lots of 'em.
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One down, one to go: Ledecky starts busy night with win
OMAHA, Neb. — Katie Ledecky got started on a very busy night at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials by winning the 200-meter freestyle Wednesday,...