RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) " Kazakhstan has its first Olympic swimming medal. "I don't realize yet I'm an Olympic champion," Balandin said. Josh Prenot of the United States rallied to claim silver in 2:07.53, while Russia's Anton Chupkov landed the bronze in 2:07.70. They've already teamed up to lead Australia to a gold medal in the 4x100 freestyle relay. Defending Olympic champion Ranomi Kromowidjojo also advanced, along with Canada's Penny Oleksiak, Simone Manuel of the United States and Sarah Sjostrom of Sweden.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 11, 2016 01:52 UTC