As the swimming medals continue to fall, we look back at one of the most iconic races from the past few games – the women’s 100m freestyle! On top of that, we take a trip around the incredible city of Tokyo, this time from more on what is outside of the venues, and chat to one of Team USA’s medal hopes on the track, steeplechase athlete Emma Coburn.
The Aronimink Swim Club enjoyed a day of games and activities by the pool.
Double Olympian Melanie Nocher knows what it takes to compete in Backstroke at the highest level, and was so impressed Danielle Hill’s Olympic debut in the 100m Backstroke on Sunday morning.
Jake Mitchell’s family, coaches, and teammates watched him swim in Tokyo on the big screen at Carmel’s Midtown Plaza.
Henrico’s Townley Haas begins Olympic competition this week in Tokyo. The 24-year-old swimmer won a gold medal in the 2016 summer games. Haas is inspiring a new generation of swimmers at NOVA of Virginia Aquatics — where he learned to compete. NOVA is the county’s partner in the new aquatics center at Regency Square. 🏊
Good luck, Townley!
First responders are searching for a missing swimmer in the waters off Santa Monica.
University of Georgia swimmers Chase Kalisz and Jay Litherland took home the first medals for Team USA on Day 2 of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
