Updating Relay Projections: Americans Now Favored In Both Medleys
Abbey Weitzeil’s huge split on the 4×100 free relay gives a spark of hope to an American medley relay originally projected to take silver.
Rio Roundup: Brazil Men Blow Out Japan On Water Polo Day 2
In men’s water polo, the home team blew out Japan to claim sole possession of the Group A lead on the second day of action.
South America Recap: Lyrio Scores New 200 Free Continental Record
Manuella Lyrio’s Brazilian and South American records in prelims of the 200 free this morning highlighted the day for the South American swimmers.
Manuella Lyrio Breaks South American Record in 200 Free
Brazil’s Manuella Lyrio set a new South American record in the 200 free during the heats of the women’s 200 free Monday morning.
South America: Most of Brazil’s Medal Chances Slip Through the Cracks
After a disappointing day for the host country Brazilians, the final hope for a swimming medal seems to lie on Bruno Fratus, who will compete in the men’s 50 free Thursday and (possibly) Friday.
Rio Wind Gusts Tear Panel Off Olympic Aquatic Stadium
High winds are one of the top stories coming out of Rio today and even indoor swimming was indirectly affected.
Ustinova, Medeiros Both Miss 100 Back Semis After Anti-Doping Hurdles
Eligibility in question after scrapes with anti-doping enforcement this year, both Russia’s Daria Ustinova and Brazil’s Etiene Medeiros competed in the women’s 100 back, but missed the semifinal cut.
South America: Home-Country Brazilians Put Up a Show for Audience
Felipe Franca was one of the South American swimmers to post a national record today to thunderous applause from the Brazilian audience.
Gringo Tips: Street Food in Rio
This brief video gives a very cursory introduction to Brazilian street food, but the dishes sampled appear delicious and exotic.
Day 1 Prelims All-Star: Jorge Mario Murillo Valdes
Jorge Mario Murillo Valdes dropped a huge best time in the 100 breast heats to advance to the semi-finals in 14th place.
Brazilians de Paula, Marcal Advance To Women’s 100 Fly Semi-Finals
Two Brazilians seeded out of the top 16 advanced to the women’s 100 butterfly semi-finals tonight.
Felipe Franca Breaks Brazilian Record in 100 Breast Prelims
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Rio 2016 Day 1 Scratch Report: Vanderpool-Wallace Drops 100 Butterfly
Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace has scratched the 100 fly for this morning.
Erik Risolvato Ruled Out of Olympics, to Compete at U.S. Open
Erik Risolvato will not be competing in Rio, and instead be competing at the U.S. Open tomorrow
Making of the 2016 Rio Olympics Opening Ceremonies
Last night Rio de Janeiro opened its doors and welcomed the world to take part in the mankind’s premier sporting event: the Olympic Games.
