Less Than 1 Yr Out, Rio 2016 Organizers Slash Budget, Volunteer Force
Amid a severe economic crisis plaguing the site country of Brazil, Rio 2016 Olympic Game organizers met in a series…
Rio 2016 Online Store Set To Open Globally February 2016
First, fans were able to vote on the 2016 Rio Olympic and Paralympic Games mascots’ names. Then, the characters, ‘Tom’…
In Briefs 10/04/15: Fletcher Elevated To Elite, Brazil Waives Visas
The country of Brazil will grant 90-day visa waivers to benefit foreign Olympic tourists.
2015 FINA World Cup Singapore: Day 2 Finals
With Day 1’s finals cancelled due to alarming haze levels in the open air OCBC Aquatic Center, athletes are more than ready to throw down some speed on Day 2 of the FINA World Cup Singapore
2015 FINA World Cup Singapore: Day 1 Prelims
Five events were swum in the prelims on Saturday morning, including a top-seed in the 50 breaststroke from American Kevin Cordes, who is based out of Singapore.
Singapore World Cup Preview and All the Links You Need
Cameron van der Burgh and Masato Sakai will battle for World Cup points in Singapore…
2015 FINA World Cup Beijing: Day 2 Prelims Recap
Once again the Campbell sisters of Australia will go head to head in the women’s 100 freestyle…
In Briefs 09/29/15: Rio Accommodation Concerns, UK Funding Cuts Loom
Get in the know on possible UK funding cuts, potential accommodation problems in Rio for 2016 and more in this edition of In Briefs.
Low Budget, Big Culture Are Themes Of Rio Opening & Closing Ceremonies
The Rio Opening Ceremony’s budget is estimated to be 10% that of London’s in 2012.
Mauricio Fiol Vows to Defend His Innocence in YouTube Video
Mauricio Fiol has published a video on his YouTube channel reaffirming his innocence in a doping case.
About-Face: FINA Now Identifies Potential Health Risks In Rio’s Waters
FINA says the aquatic conditions in Rio’s venues are ‘substandard.’
Franca, Santos Lead Brazil To Win At 2015 Raia Rapida Sprint Showdown
Felipe Franca and Nicholas Santos (pictured) each won their respective strokes as Brazil dominated the 2015 Raia Rapida sprint meet in front of a home crowd.
Botswana, The Bahamas Now Possible Hosts of 2017 C’Wealth Youth Games
With the recent announcement that St. Lucia has had to withdraw as host of the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games, two other countries are now stepping up as possible replacement hosts.
Preview: Raia Rapida Set To Blast Off In Rio On Sunday
Brazil’s Raia Rapida sprint format meet is slated to take place Sunday in Rio de Janeiro, with sprinters from Brazil, the U.S., South Africa and Italy entered.
Rio 2016 Venue Construction Progress: Updated Time Lapse Video
Catch some time-lapsed footage of how the construction is coming along now that we’re just under a year away from the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
