Barbados Festival Celebrates 5th Event
In 2016, Barbados enjoys a golden year of 50 years and the Barbados Open Water Festival (BOWF) will enjoy a milestone of its own as it hosts its fifth event Nov 2-6.
Alia Atkinson Ties World Record in 100 Breaststroke in Chartres
2016 FINA WORLD CUP: CHARTRES-PARIS Friday, August 26th – Saturday, August 27th L’Odyssée – Chartres, France Prelims 3:30am EST/Finals 11:00am…
Ryan Lochte Summoned To Testify For Brazilian Justice Department
Ryan Lochte will be summoned to give testimony in front of the Brazilian Justice Department, according to a report from Fox News.
2016 Junior Pan Pacific Championships: Day One Finals
American Cassidy Bayer dominated the women’s 200 butterfly winning the event by almost four seconds on the first evening of the 2016 Junior Pan Pacific Championships…
Brazil’s Thiago Pereira To Swim Through Tokyo 2020 Olympics
In the slew of post-Olympic retirements, ‘breaks’ and confirmations of continued competition, count Brazil’s Thiago Pereira in the third category.
Longtime Sponsor Speedo Drops Ryan Lochte Amid ‘Robbery’ Scandal
Longtime Ryan Lochte sponsor Speedo USA has announced it is ending its relationship with the 2nd most decorated swimmer of all-time.
16 Swimmers Will Carry Nations’ Flags in Closing Ceremonies
While not as widely recognized as those that open the bi-annual event, every Olympic Games ends with a parade of…
Ryan Lochte: ‘I Over-Exaggerated That Story’ (VIDEO)
Ryan Lochte spoke to NBC’s Matt Lauer, admitting he exaggerated the story of a gas station incident in Rio and taking full responsibility for the situation.
IOC Sets Up Disciplinary Commission for Lochte & Co.
An International Olympic Committee (IOC) spokesperson told Reuters news service that the IOC was setting up a disciplinary commission for Ryan Lochte and three other U.S. swimmers involved in a lie about an armed robbery.
USOC Gives Statement on Lochte Incident; Bentz & Conger Have Left Rio
According to the United States Olympic Committee’s official statement released at 11:19 Brazil time on Thursday night, the Rio authorities have released Gunnar Bentz and Jack Conger’s passports, and the two have left the country.
Rio Police Confirm Bathroom Vandalism, Guns Were Drawn On Swimmers
A few more updates to the ongoing story involving U.S. swimmers Ryan Lochte, Jimmy Feigen, Jack Conger and Gunnar Bentz and security guards in Rio de Janeiro:
Report: Conger, Bentz Confirm Lochte Robbery Story Was Fabricated
An Associated Press report says Jack Conger and Gunnar Bentz have confirmed that the story of a gunpoint robbery in Rio was fabricated.
VIDEO: Lochte, Feigen, Conger, Bentz On Security Cam Footage From Rio
The above video is courtesy of ABC News. From our full report here: An Associated Press report says Jack Conger…
Globo.com Reports Lochte Robbery Story Was Fabricated, Alleges Gas Station Altercation
Brazilian news site Globo.com is reporting that Ryan Lochte and three other American swimmers weren’t robbed at gunpoint as they originally alleged, but rather were involved in an altercation at a gas station after the swimmers damaged a bathroom door and other items.
