Where Penny Oleksiak’s Performance Ranks Amongst Best Teens In Olympic History
Penny Oleksiak was the most dominant teenager at the 2016 Olympic Games by far, taking home one gold, one silver, and two bronze medals for Canada in the pool.
Ryan Lochte Apologizes For Rio Incident
After Rio police confirmed yesterday that a gun-point robbery involving Ryan Lochte and three other USA Swimming team members didn’t happen in Rio, Lochte issued an apology over social media.
Missy Franklin To Head Back To Cal
Missy Franklin will be heading back to Cal after leaving the program after two years in order to head back home to Colorado and train with her long-time coach Todd Schmitz in the lead up to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Phelps and Ledecky Recreate Autograph Picture From First Time They Met
Ten-years after a young Katie Ledecky got an autograph from Michael Phelps in 2006, the pair of multi-time Olympic gold medallists recreated the photo today in Rio at the Olympic Games.
Michael Phelps Has 18 lbs Of Olympic Medals
His records make him the most decorated Olympian of all time which begs the question, how much do the greatest Olympians medals weigh? In total, his medals weigh approximately 18 lbs, 17.97 lbs to be exact.
Welcome To The New Age Of Swimming
Of those who managed to get on the podium were several first time Olympians who have now established themselves as major players in the sport. Many of them are young, with plenty of progression still to be had as we usher in the new age of swimming.
2016 Rio Olympic Games: Day Eight Finals Live Recap
In the men’s race, it’s the last farewell to Phelps who will be fighting alongside his American teammates to take down the British in an event they have never lost at the Olympic Games
Rio Rapid Fire: Day Eight Finals
The Americans won in an Olympic record giving Phelps is 23rd Olympic gold and sending off the GOAT on top once again.
Why Michael Phelps’ Silver Is The Perfect Way To End His Last Individual Race Ever
After all, his ultimate goal wasn’t to be the winningest Olympian of all time. His ultimate goal is to change the sport of swimming forever, and in that, he is the undeniable undisputed number one.
2016 Rio Olympic Games: Day Seven Finals Live Recap
Assuming Michael Phelps isn’t making a comeback down the road, this will be his last individual race ever where he will look to four-peat in this event winning gold number five of these games and 23 all time.
Rio Rapid Fire: Day Seven Finals
In a fashion that has become remarkably common for the outstanding athlete, Katie Ledecky demolished her own world record en route to a repeat gold medal in the women’s 800m freestyle.
Watch: Team Canada Swimmers React To Penny Oleksiak Winning Gold
Oleksiak tied for the gold medal, winning her fourth medal of the Games and the first by a Canadian swimmer in 24 years. It’s also Canada’s first here in Rio.
2016 Rio Olympic Games: Day Seven Prelims Live Recap
Cate and Bronte Campbell of Australia will get the chance to redeem themselves in the 50m freestyle today after both failing to make the podium in the 100 last night.
Rio Rapid Fire: Day Seven Prelims
Thanks to an amazing breaststroke split by Katie Meili the Americans posted the fastest time in the heats of the medley relay.
2016 Rio Olympic Games: Day Six Finals Live Recap
2016 RIO OLYMPIC GAMES Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Swimming: August 6-13 Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro…
