Marculescu: FINA Is Not Worried About The Games In Rio
Overall, FINA Executive Director Cornel Marculescu says he is “not worried” about the competition in Rio.
Spread Of Zika Virus Leads To WHO Declaring Public Health Emergency
Due to the ‘explosive spreading’ of the Zika virus throughout Latin America, where reported cases number in the four million range this year alone, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a public health state of emergency.
CBDA Publishes 2016 Calendar Including Olympic Team Activities
The event calendar does not only include the nation’s upcoming competition schedule, but it also outlines the activities of the Brazilian Olympic team…
Bahamas, Northern Ireland Selected As 2017/2021 C’Wealth Youth Games
Athletes participating in the 2017 and 2021 Commonwealth Youth Games will be descending upon newly-announced hosts the Bahamas and Northern Ireland, respectively.
Schedule For Maria Lenk Champs: The Final Brazilian Olympic Qualifier
Thiago Pereira will be one of many Brazilian swimmers fighting for spots on the Olympic team at the Maria Lenk Open Championships in April. He has already posted a FINA ‘A’ cut in the 200 IM.
FINA Suspends Mexican Federation, But Not for Falsifying Times
FINA has announced the temporary suspension of the Mexican Swimming Federation following a Bureau meeting on Saturday in Budapest, held…
Rio Organizers Awarded Sustainability Certification
“This is a public acknowledgement that Rio 2016 took care of everything and implemented what was proposed.”
Brazil Sets Roster For South American Championships
Junior world record holder Brandonn Almeida is among Brazil’s list of competitors for the 2016 South American Championships
01/28/16 In Briefs: Oak Park and River Forest Pool Update, Rio News
The latest precautionary steps to prevent the spread of the zika virus within Rio is included in this edition of In Briefs.
Ex-World Sailing CEO Claims He Was Fired Over Rio Water Complaints
Ex-World Sailing CEO Peter Sowrey claims he was fired for wanting to take health precautions for the Olympic Games.
Maria Lenk Championships To Be A Closed Meet
Cesar Cielo will be among those Brazilian swimmers trying to claim FINA “A” cuts at the 2nd Brazilian qualifying meet, the Maria Lenk Open Championships in April.
Olympic Pools and Structures in Rio to Be Donated After the Games
The 2016 Rio Olympics are set to run in August, and after the Games are over, the temporary pools used in…
NBC Is Projecting Record Ad Revenue For 2016 Olympics
NBC brought home an estimated $1.3 billion in advertising revenue from the 2012 London Olympic Games and are confident records will be broken with the Rio Games.
Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games Ticket Sales Sluggish
Rio organizers have launched an online ticket portal: rio.com/tickets
Early Look At Rio Olympic Pool Courtesy of Louisville Coach
Louisville Cardinals assistant coach Stephanie Juncker is with one of her athletes at a training camp in Rio de Janeiro, and has passed along some outstanding photos and videos of the 2016 Olympic swimming venue.
