Russian swimmer Rylov wins men's 100m backstroke at Tokyo Olympics

Tokyo: Russia swimmers dominated the men's 100m backstroke at the Tokyo Olympics as Evgeny Rylov and Kliment Kolesnikov claimed the gold and silver, edging defending champion Ryan Murphy to third here on Tuesday.

Finishing sixth at Rio 2016, Rylov touched first this time in 51.98 seconds, setting a new European record. His compatriot Kolesnikov was 0.02 seconds behind, taking home a silver in his Olympic debut.

World record holder Murphy had to settle for a bronze, unable to catch up with the two Russians after the first 50m, clocking 52.19.

China's reigning world champion Xu Jiayu finished fifth in 52.51.

Tom Dean and Duncan Scott led a one-two finish for Britain in the men's 200m freestyle at the Tokyo Olympic Games  on Tuesday.

The 21-year-old Dean sprinted for the for the gold in one minute and 44.22 seconds, with worlds bronze medalist Scott 0.04 seconds behind.

Brazilian Fernando Scheffer took the bronze in 1:44:66.

South Korean swimmer Hwang Sun-woo, who led the first 150m, ended up in the seventh place.