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The 1904 Olympics' races were the only ones ever measured in yards, instead of the usual metres. A 100-metre pool was built for the 1908 Olympics and was located in the centre of the main stadium's track and field oval. The 1912 Olympics, held in the Stockholm harbor, marked the beginning of electrical timing.
Day 9 of the 2024 Paris Olympics provided a 100 meters race for the ages, world records for U.S. swimmers, and Olympic gold for stars who have achieved championship greatness elsewhere.
The United States Olympic Swim Team holds an open practice on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at the Triangle Aquatic Center in Cary, N.C. ... Photos: Take an inside look at swim practice with the 2024 U.S ...
Interior view of the Olympic Aquatics Stadium, the temporary venue used for swimming at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Similar to the program's format in 2012, swimming features a total of 34 events (17 each for men and women), including two 10 km open-water marathons. The following events were contested (all pool events are long course, and ...
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JUNE 19: Gretchen Walsh of the United States looks on before the Women's 100m freestyle final on Day Five of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Swimming Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium ...
In 2022, Gould remains the only woman in history to have claimed five medals in solo events in swimming at a single Olympic Games. [4] Another 15-years-old, American Sandy Neilson, won three gold medals. The Olympic record was broken at least once in all 29 events. In 20 of those events, a new world record was set.
Swimming at the 2020 Olympics featured a total of 37 events (18 each for men and women and 1 mixed event), including two 10 km open-water marathons. This was a slight increase from the 34 events contested in the previous Olympic Games. The following events were contested (all pool events are long course, and distances are in meters unless stated):