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Tokyo Olympics: Swimming LIVE Day 2, July 25 - Maana Patel and Srihari Nataraj in action today - Updates, Scores, Result, Blog
Indian swimmers Maana Patel and Srihari Nataraj will kick-off their Olympic campaigns in the 100m backstroke event.
Srihari Nataraj and Maana Patel (Source: Swimming Federation of India/Twitter)
Welcome to Day 2 - Evening session of Swimming at Tokyo Olympics!
Indian swimming sensations Maana Patel and Srihari Nataraj will be looking to create history by becoming the first Indian swimmers to qualify for the semifinals of an event in the history of the Olympics. The duo will be competing in the 100m Backstroke event at the Tokyo Olympics.
There are 6 events set to take place today at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre:
1. Women's 100m Backstroke
2. Men's 200m Freestyle
3. Women's 100m Breaststroke
4. Men's 100m Backstroke
5. Women's 400m Freestyle
6. Men's 4x100m Freestyle Relay
Stay tuned with us for lightning quick updates!
Live Updates
- 25 July 2021 1:51 AM GMT
Sarah Sjoestroem in the final
The defending champion finishes 2nd in the semifinal and will defend her crown in the 100m butterfly final tomorrow.
- 25 July 2021 1:47 AM GMT
Surprise! Wattel wins first 100m fly semifinal
France's Marie Wattel finishes first ahead of favourites Tori Huske and Emma McKeon in 56.16s.
- 25 July 2021 1:40 AM GMT
Kalisz strikes gold!
USA's Chase Kalisz finally wins the gold with a stunning swim in 4:09.42.
Litherland wins silver while Heats leader Brendon Smith takes bronze.
- 25 July 2021 1:27 AM GMT
Who will take the Men's Medley crown?
After Seto's exit, Aussie swimmer Brendon Smith is now the favourite to win the gold. He is known to always eat the same meal and snacks before every race. However, this is the Olympics final, will his routine help?
However, USA's Kalisz won the silver at Rio Olympics and will have the experience to go one better. Can his training with the legendary Michael Phelps rub off?
