Evgeny Rylov
Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures during a ceremony to sign the treaties for four regions of Ukraine to join Russia, at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. The signing of the treaties making the four regions part of Russia follows the completion of the Kremlin-orchestrated "referendums." (Mikhail Metzel, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)
IOC's Bach eyes return to sports for anti-war Russians

By Graham Dunbar Sep. 30, 2022 11:31 AM EDT

FILE - Evgeny Rylov of the Russian Olympic Committee poses with his gold medal for the men's 100-meter backstroke final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. A statement from swimming's world governing body, FINA, on Thursday, April 21, 2022, announced that Rylov has been banned from the sport for nine months for appearing at a rally in support of President Vladimir Putin and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)
Russian swimmer Rylov banned for appearing at Putin rally

Apr. 22, 2022 03:39 PM EDT

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives to deliver his speech at the concert marking the eighth anniversary of the referendum on the state status of Crimea and Sevastopol and its reunification with Russia, in Moscow, Russia, Friday, March 18, 2022. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)
Russian Olympians face backlash after Vladimir Putin rally

Mar. 23, 2022 07:26 AM EDT

Russian Olympic Committee's artistic gymnastics women's team, from left, Liliia Akhaimova, Angelina Melnikova, Viktoriia Listunova and Vladislava Urazova celebrate after winning the gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Tokyo. The United States, left, won the silver medal. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
In ROC disguise, Russia has plenty to celebrate at Olympics

By James Ellingworth Aug. 07, 2021 10:26 AM EDT

Lilly King, of United States, swims in a women's 4x100-meter medley relay heat at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
King implies Russians 'should not be here' because of doping

By Jake Seiner Aug. 01, 2021 07:01 AM EDT

Marie-Josee Ta Lou, of the Ivory Coast, wins a heat in the women's 100-meter run at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
Fast day at pool, track on Day 7 of Tokyo Olympics

By Josh Dubow Jul. 30, 2021 04:38 AM EDT

Ryan Murphy, of United States, swims in the men's 200-meter backstroke final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Doping talk rears its head after Russian swimmers win

By Paul Newberry And Beth Harris Jul. 30, 2021 02:23 AM EDT

Evgeny Rylov, of the Russian Olympic Committee, swims to victory in the men's 200m backstroke final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
South African sets world swim record; Aussies add 6th gold

By Paul Newberry Jul. 29, 2021 10:07 PM EDT

Runners compete in a heat of the 4 x 400-meter mixed relay at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Olympics Latest: US mixed relay team reinstated after appeal

Jul. 29, 2021 09:25 PM EDT

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

Lydia Jacoby of the United States, sees the results after winning the final of the women's 100-meter breaststroke at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Rough day for stars Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka at Olympics

By Josh Dubow Jul. 27, 2021 03:55 AM EDT

Kaylee McKeown of Australia waves after winning the final of the women's 100-meter backstroke at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Northern lights: Alaska teen shocks with Olympic swim gold

By Paul Newberry Jul. 26, 2021 10:22 PM EDT

Russian Evgeny Rylov beats Ryan Murphy in 100M backstroke, ending US streak of 12 straight gold in men’s individual back

Jul. 26, 2021 10:07 PM EDT
TOKYO (AP) — Russian Evgeny Rylov beats Ryan Murphy in 100M backstroke, ending US streak of 12 straight gold in men’s individual back. ...

Ricarda Funk of Germany competes in the Women's K1 heats of the Canoe Slalom at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Olympics Latest: Funk wins surprise kayak slalom gold

Jul. 26, 2021 08:17 PM EDT

Australia's Ariarne Titmus competes in a 400-meter freestyle heat at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Swim showdown: US star Ledecky, Aussie to battle for gold

By Beth Harris Jul. 25, 2021 08:28 AM 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