2016 Arena Pro Swim Series – Orlando Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
Look here for an up-to-date recap of this morning’s action in Orlando.
IOC To Hand Over Rio Doping Case Rulings To CAS
In the ever-evolving global anti-doping environment, this week the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced a significant change in the handling of positive drug tests rendered during the Rio Olympic Games.
Mexico Cancels Olympic Trials, Will Support Top Swimmers Elsewhere
Cal swimmer Long Gutierrez (above) and Lili Ibanez have both already locked up Olympic qualifying times.
Rio Confident In Olympic Aquatics Stadium’s Readiness For Test Event
Rio organizers are ‘confident’ the Olympic Aquatics Stadium will be ready for April’s test event.
Gustavo Borges Picks Caeleb Dressel For 50 Free Silver In Rio
A cluster of notable Brazilian journalists, commentators and former swimmers gathered in São Paulo earlier this month in the first of a series of meetings under the name #olympicpoolparty. Each member gave their ‘best guess’ as to who will swim away with a medal this summer in Rio.
Rio’s Subway At High-Risk Of Not Being Ready In Time For Olympics
The extension of a subway line to Rio’s Olympic Park may not be up and operational come August’s Opening Ceremonies.
Olympic Aquatics Stadium May Not Be Ready For April’s Maria Lenk
Of the Olympic Aquatics Stadium in Rio, FINA Executive Director Cornel Marculescu states, “there are still a lot of things to do.”
12 Mexican Athletes Compete Internationally Under FINA Flag
Recently, SwimSwam confirmed that Mexican swimmer Daniel Delgadillo competed earlier this month in Argentina at the first Open Water World Cup event of the year.
Drone Your Way Through Rio’s Olympic Park
Get a ‘bird’s eye’ glimpse into the Rio 2016 Olympic Park, courtesy of the latest video published by Rio 2016 organizers.
Cielo Stays On Top; Ruck & Hoffer Get It Done At Phoenix Winter Invite
Canada’s Taylor Ruck scored two new personal bests while representing Scottsdale Aquatic Club at the 2016 Phoenix Winter Invite.
Want To See Cesar Cielo Swim 100 Freestyle In Yards?
Watch Brazilian Olympic gold medalist throw down a swift 100 yard freestyle while competing at the 2016 Phoenix Winter Invitational.
Open Water World Cup Champs Alex Meyer and Rachele Bruni (Video)
Bruni was a victor for the second year in a row.
USOC Issues Zika Letter To Prospective Olympic Athletes
The USOC has hired two specialists to assist with understanding athlete risk concerning the Zika virus, and has also issued a memo to all prospective U.S. athletes concerning outbreak concerns.
World Health Org Submits Zika Report; Kenya Ponders Olympic Withdrawal
Kenya: “We have made it clear that unless they clean the venues of this potentially dangerous disease, we will not go there. But if they assure us that things are in order and there is no risk to participants, mothers, we will go.”
Meyer, Bruni Win First Leg of FINA/HOSA 10km World Cup Circuit
American marathon swimmer Alex Meyer (featured above) emerged on top this weekend with Italian Rachele Bruni representing the ladies in the first leg of the 2016 10km World Cup.
