Colombia To Send Four Swimmers To Compete In Rio
Jorge Murillo is one of four Colombian swimmers selected to compete in Rio next month.
Felipe Silva Pops 59.90 in 100 Breast at Tune Up Meet in Brazil
The men’s 100 breast duo of Felipe Silva and Joao Gomes, who both could battle for a podium finish in Rio, got in a practice run at this meet. Silva worked on his back half speed in the race, charging to a quick 59.90.
After Final Pre-Games Visit IOC Says Everything is Ready to Go in Rio
After the IOC Coordination Commission Chair Nawal El Moutawakel finished her final pre-Games visit to Rio the IOC has stated that “Rio 2016 is ready to welcome the world”…
Rio Torch Relay Day 69: Five Cities On East Coast of Santa Catarina
On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…
Rio Torch Relay Day 67: Seven Cities In Eastern Rio Grande do Sul
On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…
Carter Joins Bovell In Representing Trinidad & Tobago In Rio
USC Trojan Dylan Carter joins countryman George Bovell in representing Trinidad & Tobago this summer in Rio.
Seven Latin American/Caribbean Swimmers Confirmed to Compete in Rio
Seven swimmers from Latin America and the Caribbean recently secured their spot to compete at the upcoming 2016 Rio Olympics….
NIH to Conduct Zika Virus Study Among U.S. Olympic Team Members
In response to concerns about the Zika Virus, which has caused speculations about health risks at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, the National Institute of Health will fund a study to monitor potential infections among members of the U.S. Olympic Team.
Rio Torch Relay Day 66: São Lourenço, Camaquã, Guaíba & Porto Alegre
On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…
Rio Deploys Extra 3,000 Soldiers for Olympic Security Ahead of Games
There will be an extra 3,000 troops added to the already 18,000 for security and protection during the Games this August.
Rio 2016 Paralympic Medals to Feature Technology for Visually Impaired
The Paralympic Medals at this summer’s Olympic Games will feature some slick technology to aid the impaired to know which medal they won.
Rio Torch Relay Day 65: Five Cities In Southern Rio Grande do Sul
On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…
Rio 2016 Warm Up Pool Enclosure Ready For The Olympic Games
After the Maria Lenk Trophy served as a test event for the 2016 Games, it was determined that the outdoor warm up pool had issues with mosquito infestation. The new cover around the warm up pool should relieve the athletes of some of their concern, as it will help to keep mosquitoes out of the area.
Rio Torch Relay Day 64: Encantado, Lajeado, Santa Cruz and Santa Maria
On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…
Watch: Music Video Released For Official Theme Song of Rio Games
Watch the music video for the official theme song of the Rio Olympic Games by Brazilian DJ duo Tropkillaz.
