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How does Olympic swimming work? Events, rules, scoring
A total of 37 swimming events took place during the 2024 Summer Olympics. Check out the schedule, location and other information on the action.
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Summer Olympics
2026 Winter Olympics, 2028 Summer Olympics: Facts to know
Upcoming Olympic cycles include the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games and 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games. Here's what we know so far.
News
U.S. to host 2026 Pan Pacific Championships
The 2026 Pan Pacific Championships featuring swimmers from the U.S., Australia, Canada and Japan will be held in Irvine, California, ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
News
Marchand WDs from short course swim worlds
Four-time Olympic champion Léon Marchand won't compete at next month's short course swimming world championships.
Olympic Sports
Australia's most decorated Olympian retires at 30
Australia's Emma McKeon, who holds Australia's record of 14 Olympic medals, including six gold, has retired from swimming at the age of 30.
Olympic Sports
Adam Peaty in no rush to make 2028 decision
Triple Olympic swimming champion Adam Peaty said he is not ready to make a decision about competing at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Olympic Sports
Investigator: WADA's inaction vs. China 'curious'
An investigator gave WADA a pass on its handling of the inflammatory case involving Chinese swimmers, but not without hammering away at the "curious" nature of WADA's "silence" in response to the positive tests.
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Mintenko latest of USA Swimming top brass to exit
Lindsay Mintenko, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, has resigned her position of managing director of the national team with USA Swimming.
Olympic Sports
CEO Hinchey leaves USA Swimming after 7 years
USA Swimming CEO Tim Hinchey is leaving after seven years to pursue other opportunities. COO Shana Ferguson will take over on an interim basis.
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Dressel 'eyes' one last 50m free hurrah in LA '28
Gold medal swimmer Caeleb Dressel says he would like to end his competitive career racing the 50-meter freestyle in Los Angeles 2028.
Summer Olympics
Olympics 101: What to know with the Paris Summer Games
The 2024 Summer Games lived up to the hype. Here are key facts about athletes, events, and festivities in Paris.
Olympic Sports
What a memory: From Paris itself to Noah Lyles to Simone Biles, the moments we'll remember most
What's the one thing you'll always remember from the 2024 Paris Olympics? That's the question we asked our experts who were there covering all of it.
Artistic Gymnastics
The road to L.A. in 2028: Early predictions and bold expectations
An incredible 2024 Paris Olympics is in the books -- what can we expect from Los Angeles in 2028?
Olympic Sports
U.S. firsts at 2024 Olympics: Ledecky, Durant, Biles, more
From Biles to Durant, many exciting firsts happened during the 2024 Olympics. Check out historic highlights from Paris now.
Olympic Sports
What are the longest U.S. medal droughts at the Olympics?
Though the U.S. excelled at the 2024 Paris Games, there are medal droughts that still need to be broken during upcoming Olympic cycles.
Summer Olympics
What is artistic swimming? Olympic format, rules, scoring
Artistic swimming is an exciting event during every Summer Olympics cycle. Learn more about the format, rules, scoring, and more now.
Olympic Sports
What's in the medal winners box at the 2024 Olympics?
Medals were the top goal at the 2024 Olympics, but what else came in the winners box? Check out the full breakdown for winners at the Paris Games now.
Top Headlines
- USA Swimming CEO left after SafeSport report
- In reversal, Delaware AD won't lead USA Swimming
- WADA drops defamation lawsuit against USADA
- USA Swimming names Delaware's Rawak as CEO
- Swimmer Hosszu retires after 5 Games, 3 golds
- Walsh adds to short course records collection
- U.S. swimmers win gold, set short-course records
Swimming Videos
Medal Tracker
Overall Medal Leaders
- 126
USA - 91
CHN - 65
GBR
Individual Medal Leaders
Gold
 USA | 40 |
 CHN | 40 |
 JPN | 20 |
Silver
| USA | 44 |
| CHN | 27 |
 FRA | 26 |
Bronze
| USA | 42 |
 GBR | 29 |
| CHN | 24 |
Overall Medal Leaders
- 6Yufei
- 5
Marchand - 5Huske
Individual Medal Leaders
Gold
| Marchand | 4 |
| Huske | 3 |
 O'Callaghan | 3 |
Silver
| Smith | 3 |
| Huske | 2 |
| Walsh | 2 |
Bronze
| Yufei | 5 |
| Junxuan | 3 |
| McKeown | 2 |
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IOC recommends inclusion of boxing in Los Angeles 2028 Games
The International Olympic Committee executive board on Monday recommended the inclusion of boxing in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, ending a years-long saga regarding the sport's Olympic future.
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USC wins first men's indoor track and field title in 53 years
USC wrapped up its first men's indoor track and field title in 53 years on Saturday with a fourth-place finish in the 4x400 relay.
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Paris gender dispute due to Russian misinformation, Bach says
A gender dispute involving two women boxers at the 2024 Paris Olympics was the result of a Russian fake news campaign and had little to do with reality, IOC president Thomas Bach said.
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World Boxing approves China, Turkey among six new members
World Boxing has increased its membership to 84 countries with China and Turkey, whose boxers won medals at last year's Paris Olympics, among the latest six to sign up.
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Maureen Koster hospitalized after fall at European Indoor Championships
Dutch athlete Maureen Koster suffered a fall and was knocked unconscious during the women's 3,000 meters at the European Indoor Championships in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands, on Sunday.
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Scottie Scheffler's golf honors: PGA Tour, Olympics, more
Scottie Scheffler has become one of the most prominent figures in golf. Here are Scheffler's key wins and honors in his career.
