FINA Issues Statement On Chinese Swimmers’ Warning Penalties
“FINA has received the decisions issued on these two athletes, and is currently reviewing them.”
Ashby Earns 200 IM Rio Qualifying Mark, Downs NZ National Record
On day 3 in Auckland, 20-year-old Bradlee Ashby raked in an Olympic-qualifying time in the men’s 200m IM, taking the event in a time of 1:59.76.
Aussie Swimmers To Serve Self-Imposed Ban From Rio’s Opening Ceremony
“It’s something a lot of athletes love to march in it but at the end of the day they are there to compete,” says Australia’s Chef de Mission, Kitty Chiller, regarding the Olympics’ Opening Ceremony.
NBC Announces $1 Billion In Rio Advertising Sales
We reported back in January how American broadcast station NBC was confident that the estimated $1.3 billion in advertising revenue from the 2012 London Olympic Games would be surpassed and now it appears the company’s projections were correct.
Rio Roll Call: Men’s Relay Qualification As It Stands Today
Which relay teams would rock the lanes in Rio if qualification ended today?
Sergio Lopez Confirms Joseph Schooling’s Event Line-up For Rio
Joseph Schooling and Singapore Head Coach Sergio Lopez have confirmed the young gun’s schedule for Rio, saying he will compete in two events, of which one is certain and the other is still to be determined.
Stanley Snatches 200 Free FINA A Cut On Day 2 Of New Zealand Trials
Matamata Swim Club’s Matt Stanley scored an Olympic-qualifying mark en route to winning the men’s 200m freestyle right off the bat in the morning’s prelims session of New Zealand’s Olympic Trials.
2 Of 3 Chinese Who Failed Doping Tests Issued Warning Penalty
The Chinese Swimming Association has announced it will be issuing ‘warning penalties’ to 2 of 3 of its swimmers who recently tested positively for a banned substance.
Brazilian Sports Minister Relieved Of Post Just 4 Months Out From Rio
Just over 130 days out from the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, it’s been announced that host nation Brazil’s Sports Minister has been removed from his post.
Monta Vista High School Swim Team Rock Beyoncé
Watch the Monta Vista High School Swim Team, Class of 2016 get down.
NBC Reveals Schedule, Record Number Hours Of Olympic Trials Coverage
NBC announced it will be airing the most number of hours of U.S. Olympic Trials coverage ever.
Boyle Kicks Off Day 1 Of New Zealand Trials With 800 Free Victory
Right off the bat on day 1 of New Zealand’s Olympic Trials, Kiwi stand-out Lauren Boyle nailed a qualifying time for Rio by racing her way to an 800m freestyle victory.
Missy Franklin Stars In “Finding Missy” On YouTube (Trailer)
Watch the inspirational trailer for Olympic champion and world record holder Missy Franklin’s original series to be released on GoPro’s YouTube channel this April.
Ryan Murphy Scores Slot On SportsCenter’s Top Ten
Cal dominator Ryan Murphy can check ‘appearing on SportsCenter Top 10 Plays’ off his swimming bucket list.
GW’s Andrea Bolognesi Ready To Rock 100 Breaststroke Final
George Washington junior Andrea Bolognesi and GW Head Coach James Winchester talk about the Italian’s preparation entering the 2016 NCAA Division…
