NBC Reportedly Requesting Change To Order Of Parade Of Nations
According to Brazilian newspaper Agora São Paulo, NBC, which holds the broadcasting rights for the Olympic Games in the United…
Australia Links Olympians Past & Present Through Inspirational Letters
In an effort to not only motivate its 2016 Olympic Swimming Team, but also further cultivate the connection between past and present, the Australian Swimmers’ Association devised a homegrown, unique initiative.
Spain, Belarus & Venezuela Join In Complaints On Village Readiness
Despite Rio organizers deploying 630 people to work around the clock to ensure that the 3600 apartments in the Athlete…
FINA President: McLaren Commission ‘Exceeded Its Powers’
FINA President Julio Maglione is quoted as saying the Richard McLaren-led WADA independent commission ‘exceeded its power’.
Aussies To Move Into Village This Week As Stress Tests Continue
Rio organizers reportedly have 630 people ‘working around the clock’ to ensure that the 3600 apartments contained in the village will all be ready with less than 2 weeks to go until the Games’ opening ceremony.
Get To Know Aussie Olympians Outside The Pool (Videos)
Which of their Aussie Olympic teammates is most likely to be a movie star?
Rio 2016 Olympic Preview: Campbells Look To Go 1-2 In Women’s 100 Free
Newly-minted World Record Holder Cate Campbell of Australia is the one to beat in the women’s 100m freestyle event at the 2016 Olympic Games.
The Darker Side Of Synchronized Swimming
‘The closer you swim to each other, the more difficult it is because you’re battling each other in the pool, and that’s where the danger is,” says U.S. Olympic synchronized swimmer Mariya Koroleva.
Darian Townsend Downs Three Masters World Records In Tempe
While competing at the 2016 Sun Devil Masters Heatstroker meet over this past weekend, American Darian Townsend made a monster dent on three Masters World Records.
Rio Olympic Medal Ceremonies Have 3 Styles: Traditional, Pop, & Cool
Check out the 3 different medal ceremony styles set to highlight the 2016 Olympic Games.
Aussies Run Into Plumbing, Electrical Problems At Olympic Village
From Aussie’s Chef de Mission Kitty Chiller, “Due to a variety of problems in the Village, including gas, electricity and plumbing I have decided that no Australian Team member will move into our allocated building.”
Grigory Tarasevich Issues Statement Post-Positive Meldonium Test
Russian backstroker and 2016 Olympian Grigory Tarasevich has released a statement concerning his positive meldonium test.
America Joins Australia In Olympic Time Zone Practical Preparations
With their fancy sunglasses and blackout curtains, Australia isn’t the only swimming nation to bring timezone effect-combating gear to the…
Russian Grigory Tarasevich Tests Positive For Meldonium, Avoids Ban
Russian swimmer Grigory Tarasevich, who competes for the University of Louisville stateside, has tested positive for meldonium, but will not face any punitive bans.
