Rio Torch Relay Day 52: Várzea Grande and Cuiabá
On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de…
Rio Unveils Massive Athlete Village in Celebration of Olympic Day
Today Rio released pictures and information on all aspects of the Olympic Village.
Rio Torch Relay Day 51: Porto Velho, Rondônia
Day 51 of the Olympic torch relay went into Porto Velho, Rondônia.
Rio Torch Relay Day 50: Rio Branco, Acre
On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de…
Another Sailor Robbed At Gunpoint In Rio; AOC Demands More Security
After 2 members of the Australian Olympic sailing team were robbed at gunpoint in Rio over the weekend, the Australian Olympic Committee is demanding the city beef up security.
Rio Torch Relay Day 49: Beautiful Backdrop Ends in Tragedy in Amazonas
On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de…
Viviane Jungblut Takes Down Brazilian Record in 800 SCM Free
At the Campeonato Gaúcho de Invierno in Brazil, Viviane Jungblut cracked the national record in the 800 free in short course…
State Of Financial Calamity Declared By Rio’s Acting Governor
Less than 50 days out from the opening ceremony of the 2016 Olympic Games, the state of Rio de Janeiro has declared a financial state of calamity.
WATCH: Rio 2016 Releases Hype Video with Less Than 50 Days Remaining
The 2016 Rio Olympic Games are less than fifty days away, and the world’s best athletes are putting in their…
Brazilian Swimming Federation Confirms Medeiros’ Positive Doping Test
The Brazilian Swimming Federation (CBDA) and the Brazilian Anti-Doping Agency (ABCD) made clear in statements yesterday that Medeiros was not the victim of some clerical issues.
Two Members of Refugee Olympic Team Present as Olympic Village Opens
On Wednesday, June 15th, 2016, the Olympic Village for the Rio Games officially opened. According to a release on the Rio…
50 Days Out From Rio: A Look At The History of the Men’s Olympic 50 Free
Today marks 50 days from the start of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. So to commemorate, we’re looking back at every men’s medalist in the 50 freestyle throughout Olympic history.
300+ Members of Chinese Olympic Team to Prepare for Rio in Sao Paulo
It was announced that a huge portion of the Chinese Olympic team will travel to Brazil soon to begin final…
Medeiros’ Positive Test May Be Result Of Paperwork Error, Per Report
The positive doping test from Brazilian Olympic Team member Etiene Medeiros may be the result of an error in her paperwork for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) on an asthma drug, according to a Brazilian reporter.
Brazilian, World Record Holder Etiene Medeiros Tests Positive for Asthma Drug
2014 World Champion and 50 Short Course Meter backstroke World Record holder Etiene Medeiros has had an adverse analytical finding in a doping control test.