Oliveira Drops Sub-49 Second 100 Free at Metropolitan Trophy
Full results At the Metropolitan Trophy meet, with less than a month before the Maria Lenk Trophy (AKA Brazilian Olympic…
Brazil Passes Anti-Doping Legislation Just Under WADA Buzzer
Just in the nick of time, the Brazilian government passed necessary legislation to avoid seeing its compliance status dented by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
Get A Glimpse Inside Rio’s Olympic Village
With the 2016 Olympic Games now just 142 days away, interior pictures of the Olympic Village are circulating social media forums.
IOC Gives Mexican Swimmers, Divers Permission to Compete Under Flag
After negotiations, the Mexican Olympic Committee has announced that its swimmers, divers, and synchronized swimmers will be able to compete under the Mexican flag, rather than the FINA flag, in Rio.
Disqualified Pan Ams Medalist Mauricio Fiol Handed 4-Year Suspension
Peruvian swimmer Mauricio Fiol, who at 21 had already become one of the great swimmers in his country’s history, has been…
Cielo Says He Was Just Off Expectations In Orlando, Looks Forward To Maria Lenk
Brazil’s world record-holding sprinter Cesar Cielo said he was a bit off his goal times at the Arena Pro Swim Series at Orlando, but looked forward to the Maria Lenk Trophy next month, where Brazil’s Olympic roster will be finalized.
Gonzalez Tops Franklin in 50 Back Battle at Plantation Sectionals
Missy Franklin (above) was bested by her new training partner in the women’s 200 back final at the Plantation Sectionals on Friday night. The two teamed up to help the Colorado Stars win the 800 free relay.
Michael Phelps Expects Brazilians To Light It Up In Rio
“The Brazilians will probably be swimming faster than probably they ever have, which is good for the sport and good for the Olympics,” says Michael Phelps.
Mexican Record-Holder Fernanda Gonzalez Training With Missy Franklin, Colorado Stars
Mexico’s best backstroker, Pan Ams finalist and 2012 Olympian Fernanda Gonzalez, is training with world record-holder Missy Franklin and coach Todd Schmitz of the Colorado Stars.
Marcelo Acosta Makes El Salvador History With First Olympic “A” Cut
Marcelo Acosta becomes first swimmer from El Salvador to qualify for the Olympic Games.
Team USA’s Medal Count In Rio To Be Posted On Freedom Tower
A special treat awaits New Yorkers during the Rio Olympic Games.
Mexican Olympic Committee Closes Pools At Olympic Sports Center
In the latest development on the Mexican swimming debacle, the Mexican Olympic Committee has closed the aquatic facilities at the Mexican Olympic Sports Center due to budgetary concerns.
Coughlin, DiRado Each Scratch One Event For Orlando Pro Swim Tonight
Natalie Coughlin and Maya DiRado scratched and A final apiece for the Orlando PSS tonight, and Michael Phelps scratched the 200 breast B final.
Watch: Day 1 Finals From 2016 Arena Pro Swim Series- Orlando
Check here for all the championship final race videos from day one of the Arena Pro Swim Series at Orlando.
CBDA: Olympic Swimming Test Event Location ‘To Be Determined’
Take a look at the specifics of the Olympic swimming test event, the Maria Lenk Trophy, just released by CBDA this week.
