Rio Medals Crafted With Sustainability in Mind
Crafted at the Brazilian Mint from recycled materials and sustainably-mined metals, Rio’s medals demonstrate that beauty does not have to be brand-new; that repurposed does not mean second-rate.
Belmonte Entered in 5 Individual Events for Rio, Races Hosszu in 3
Mireia Belmonte may spend more time racing than any other female swimmer at the Olympics this August, excluding open water. Her individual event schedule will include a total of 12 swims spread across the first seven days of competition, culminating in 4,400 total meters spent racing.
El McLaren Report y lo que significa para Rusia
Después de una publicación de la WADA, escrita por el Profesor Richard McLaren de Canadá, las preguntas sobre el dopaje y…
Rio Security Forces Prepare with Simulated Terrorist Attack
No real terrorist attacks have taken place in Rio this summer, and hopefully, thanks in part to preparations such as these, that bit of the status quo will remain the same.
Full List of South American Swimmers Competing in Rio
As the Rio Opening Ceremonies draw ever closer, new Olympic rosters are being finalized and published seemingly everyday. Here, thanks…
Hesam Jafari Tests Positive for THC, Receives 4 Year Ban
Water polo player Hesam Jefari of Iran has tested positive for carboxy-THC, a Class S.8 Cannabinoid, following an in-competition doping control test sanctioned by the Iranian National Anti Doping Organization (NADO).
NCAA Releases Division III Time Standards
Though Kenyon College kept the men’s trophy for over thirty consecutive seasons, the last few years the Lords have found their rule in question. Last year, Denison won the men’s trophy and Emory the women’s, where the Lady Eagles may themselves be establishing a dynasty.
Comparing the 2017 NCAA Division I Time Standards
Last night the NCAA published its list of qualifying times for the 2017 NCAA Championships, which will be held in Indianapolis at the legendary IUPUI Natatorium.
NCAA Division II Time Standards Released
The time standards for the NCAA Division II Championships for the upcoming 2016-2017 season have been released, and the cuts for almost every event have gotten faster for the second year in a row.
Matea Samardzić Resets Her Own Croatian Record in 200 Back
Matea Samardzic reset her own Croatian record in the 200 backstroke yesterday at Southern Zone South Sectionals, held in Orlando, FL.
Austin Sectionals Day 4: Pickrem Picks up 200 IM, Trostok 50 Free
Crushing the field by nearly seven second, Pickrem pulled away from the field after the fly to easily out-split the field on the latter three legs of the medley. Coming in second was Dakota Luther of local Austin Swim Club with a time of 2:21.34.
Olympic Pool Set to Open July 25th
The Olympic Park Aquatic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil will open on July 25th, following its final FINA inspection.
FINA Issues Statement on Anti-Doping
Tuesday, FINA released a statement on its anti-doping efforts for the first half of 2016. The samples, taken between January and the end of June, 2016, come as part of a targeted anti-doping program.
2016 Swedish Nationals Day 4: Sjostrom and Alshammar Blitz 50 Fly
Sarah Sjostrom left the field in her wake in the 50 fly finals today, winning the race in a blistering 25.07. Now six-time Olympian Therese Alshammar came in 2nd with a 25.78, the only other swimmer to go sub-26 in the race.
Milliken Resigns, Daniels Becomes Head Coach at Kalamazoo College
Kathy Milliken announced her resignation as head coach of men’s and women’s swimming and diving at Kalamazoo College last week, as well as the promotion of Jay Daniels to head coach for the upcoming 2016-2017 season.
