Ana Marcela Cunha

Dearing, who brought swimming diversity debate, loses race

By PAUL NEWBERRYAugust 4, 2021 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — Coming into the Olympics, Alice Dearing made a huge impact in the debate over ways to make swimming a more diverse sport.

She had hoped to further her efforts with a strong performance in Tokyo Bay, but it wasn’t to be.

Brazil’s Cunha wins women’s Olympic marathon swimming

By BETH HARRISAugust 4, 2021 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — Dodging leaping fish in Tokyo Bay and pressure on the lead, Ana Marcela Cunha kept her cool and finally won at the Olympics on her third try.

The Brazilian claimed the women’s 10-kilometer marathon swimming event on Wednesday in 1 hour, 59 minutes, 30.8 seconds.