Simone Manuel and Torri Huske closed out the Westmont Pro Swim Series with impressive victories on Saturday as seven-time Olympic gold medallist Caeleb Dressel settled for silver in the 100m
In addition to landing Scott at the #1 position in the world this year, his performance tonight would have been fast enough to win Olympic Gold in Tokyo.
Mask policy clarified amid podium confusion China Daily | Updated: 2021-07-26 09:18 Share
Australia s 4x100m freestyle swimming team－(from left) Bronte Campbell, Meg Harris, Emma Mckeon and Cate Campbell－pose mask-less on the podium with their gold medals after setting a world record in Sunday s final at the Tokyo Olympics. [Photo/Agencies]
TOKYO－Athletes must wear masks at all Tokyo Olympic Games venues, including medal ceremonies, the International Olympic Committee said on Sunday, but under a new policy they are briefly allowed to remove them on the podium for a photo opportunity.
Masks are mandatory across all venues, both inside and outside, for all athletes, staff and media, as part of Games organizers strict measures to combat the coronavirus.