Greek Swimmer Sent Home from Olympics After Positive Doping Test
On the same day that it was announced that Russian swimming had gotten a pass for their previously-suspended athletes to…
Russian Swimming President Says Efimova + 4 More Cleared by FINA
According to Russian Swimming Federation President Vladimir Salnikov, Yulia Efimova has been cleared to compete in the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
Russian Daria Ustinova Latest to File Appeal to CAS
Russian swimmer Daria Ustinova is the latest to file an appeal to the international Court of Arbitration for Sport over her…
Croatian Men’s Medley, Freestyle Relays Removed from Heat Sheets
On Friday, after SwimSwam reported that a 17th team was mysteriously allowed to enter two relays in violation of FINA’s…
IOC ‘Disappointed’ But Will Respect CAS Decision On Morozov, Lobintsev
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) says it is “disappointed” that the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) struck down some of the IOC’s restrictions on potentially-doped athletes, but will respect its decision allowing Vladimir Morozov and Nikita Lobintsev to compete in Rio.
Rio 2016 Olympics Preview: Wide Open Men’s 200 Freestyle Battle Begins
Can China’s Sun Yang prevent France’s Yannick Agnel from defending his 200m freestyle Olympic gold? Britain’s James Guy and America’s Conor Dwyer may have something to say about it.
Nine British Swimmers’ Luggage Missing On Way To Rio
Nine swimmers on Great Britain’s Olympic swimmer roster have had their bags go missing upon arrival in Rio.
Official Russian Swimming Roster For Rio Approved
Among those cleared are a total of 32 swimmers who will be competing at the Games. Both Vlad Morozov and Nikita Lobinstev were given clearance to compete after both being named as part of the “disappearing positives” program revealed in the McLaren report on systematic Russian doping.
Croatian Men Allowed to Enter Two Olympic Relays as 17th Team
“Ours go to 17.” Despite FINA rules that only allow 16 relays to be entered in each event at the…
Therese Alshammar Named to Carry Swedish Flag at 6th Olympics
After qualifying for a record-setting 6th Olympics, Therese Alshammar will carry the Swedish flag in the opening ceremonies on Friday evening.
CAS Rules Yulia Efimova Still Not Eligible to Compete in 2016 Olympics
Yulia Efimova has lost her appeal in front of the CAS, finalizing her 2016 Olympic fate.
ROC, IOC Confirm Morozov and Lobintsev for Rio Olympics
It’s officially official: Vlad Morozov (above) and Nikita Lobintsev have been confirmed to compete at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Russians Call Possible Paralympic Ban ‘Inhumane’
The entire Russian team could be banned from the Paralympic Games in Rio, with the International Paralympic Committee set to…
Morozov, Lobintsev Approved For Rio Olympics, TASS Reports
Russian news site TASS reports that swimmers Vladimir Morozov and Nikita Lobintsev will be allowed to compete at the 2016 Rio Olympics, with a decision still coming on Yulia Efimova.
Rio 2016 Olympic Previews: Men’s 100 Free & The Chase For A 46
With the defending Olympic Champion, 2015 World Champion, and current fastest man of 2016 all throwing their hats into the ring in the men’s 100 freestyle, we could see them push the boundaries of the 47-barrier.
