Chase Kalisz
United States women's 4x200-meter freestyle relay team Paige Madden, left, Arabella Sims and Kathy McLaughlin, right, react during their heat at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
South African swimmer flirts with world mark in Tokyo heats

By Beth Harris Jul. 28, 2021 09:05 AM EDT

FILE - In this July 17, 2021, file photo, United States' Bryson DeChambeau gestures as he lines up his putt on the 2nd green during the third round of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal St George's golf course Sandwich, England. DeChambeau has tested positive for COVID-19 before leaving the United States for the Olympics and will miss the Tokyo Games. He’ll be replaced by Patrick Reed. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)
DeChambeau, Rahm out of Olympics after positive COVID tests

By Jake Seiner Jul. 25, 2021 07:16 AM EDT

Chase Kalisz, left, of the United States, celebrates with teammate Jay Litherland after winning the final of the men's 400-meter individual medley at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.
Flying start: American swimmers do just fine without Phelps

By Paul Newberry Jul. 25, 2021 04:31 AM EDT

Torri Huske, of the United States, swims during a semifinal in the women's 100-meter butterfly at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
Powerhouse US swim team shines with 6 medals, 1st US gold

By Paul Newberry Jul. 24, 2021 09:48 PM EDT

First Lady of the United States Jill Biden watches the swimming competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Japanese star Seto misses in 400 IM as Olympic swim starts

By Beth Harris Jul. 24, 2021 06:57 AM EDT

Athletes exercise during a swimming training session at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 23, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Bring the pain: Olympic swimming begins with grueling 400 IM

By Beth Harris Jul. 23, 2021 12:02 PM EDT

South Africa's Olympic soccer team members, wearing face masks, leave the training venue in Chiba, east of Tokyo, Monday, July 19, 2021. Two South African soccer players have become the first athletes inside the Olympic Village to test positive for COVID-19. The Tokyo Games open on Friday. (Kyodo News via AP)
Medal predictions for events at the Tokyo Olympics

Jul. 19, 2021 05:57 AM EDT

U.S. Olympic swimming team

By The Associated Press Jun. 21, 2021 12:00 AM EDT
The United States swimming team for the Tokyo Olympics, with name, age, hometown and events: WOMEN Haley Anderson, 29,...

Ryan Lochte crys during an interview after the men's 200 individual medley during wave 2 of the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials on Friday, June 18, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Ryan Lochte leaves behind complicated legacy in the pool

By Beth Harris Jun. 19, 2021 03:23 AM EDT

Ryan Lochte holds his daughter after his heat in the men's 200 Individual Medley during wave 2 of the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials on Thursday, June 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Lochte flops: Olympic career likely over after 7th in 200 IM

By Paul Newberry Jun. 18, 2021 09:49 PM EDT

Emma Weyant participates in the Women's 400 Individual Medley during wave 2 of the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials on Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
The Phelps factor: Kalisz claims return trip to Olympics

By Paul Newberry Jun. 13, 2021 08:36 PM EDT

Ledecky wins 3rd title in Texas; Lochte reaches 1st final

Mar. 05, 2021 10:13 PM EST
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Katie Ledecky led all the way in winning the 200-meter freestyle Friday at the TYR Pro Swim Series meet, earning her third title in three...

FILE In this July 31, 2019, file photo, Ryan Lochte competes in the men's 200-meter individual medley time trial at the U.S. national swimming championships in Stanford, Calif. Lochte was ticked off about his performances in the pool at the U.S. Open, the first major meet on American soil since the coronavirus pandemic shut down sports in mid-March. Lochte finished third in the 200-meter individual medley with a time 2 minutes, 1.05 seconds Friday — well behind winner Chase Kalisz in 1:59.72. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Swimmer Ryan Lochte miffed at his times in return to racing

By Beth Harris Nov. 14, 2020 01:45 PM EST