Cochrane Feels Clean Russian Athletes Should Compete in Rio
“I don’t think it’s fair that an entire country can’t go, because there are clean athletes in Russia.”
Vlad Morozov Releases Statement on Facebook Page About Olympic Ban
Vlad Morozov says that tests by 5 different anti-doping agencies prove his innocence.
2016 Rio Olympics Preview: 800 Free to Feature Ledecky vs. Herself
Katie Ledecky is so far ahead of the rest of the world’s best, the 800 free has become a race between Ledecky and her personal best times.
Brazil Releases Criteria for World Short Course Championships
The Brazilian Swimming Federation (CBDA) has released its qualification criteria for the 2016 World Short Course Championships, which will be held in Windsor, Canada from December 6th-11th…
Australia Links Olympians Past & Present Through Inspirational Letters
In an effort to not only motivate its 2016 Olympic Swimming Team, but also further cultivate the connection between past and present, the Australian Swimmers’ Association devised a homegrown, unique initiative.
Spain, Belarus & Venezuela Join In Complaints On Village Readiness
Despite Rio organizers deploying 630 people to work around the clock to ensure that the 3600 apartments in the Athlete…
FINA President: McLaren Commission ‘Exceeded Its Powers’
FINA President Julio Maglione is quoted as saying the Richard McLaren-led WADA independent commission ‘exceeded its power’.
After Confusion with His NOC, SwimMAC’s Marko Blazevski to Swim in Rio
It looked as though Marko Blazevski was going to be barred from competing at his second Olympics, though it was not…
Photo Vault: Brazilian Olympic Team Training Camp in Sao Paulo
Get a peek inside the Brazilian Olympic training camp in Sao Paulo with Satrio Sodre (and Henrique Rodrigues, pictured above).
PHOTO VAULT: Aussies Make Final Olympic Preparations at Auburn
Check out a photo vault of some of the best photos taken at Auburn during the Aussie training camp.
Rio 2016 Photo Vault: Aquatics Stadium and Warm Up Facility
Look here to see pictures of the Rio 2016 Olympic aquatics facility and the athlete warm up pool.
Aussies To Move Into Village This Week As Stress Tests Continue
Rio organizers reportedly have 630 people ‘working around the clock’ to ensure that the 3600 apartments contained in the village will all be ready with less than 2 weeks to go until the Games’ opening ceremony.
After Dropping 200 Free, Cam McEvoy Still Focusing on 4×200 Free Relay
Cameron McEvoy, the 100m free favorite in Rio, has settled into training at Auburn University and is making final preparations…
2016 British Summer Championships Preview
Many of Britain’s top junior aged swimmers will be competing at the British Summer Championships in Sheffield, which run from July 26th-31st…
Michael Bohl Talks Relay Takeovers as Aussies Train at Auburn
The Australian swim team is finding time outside of hard training to relax and strengthen the team dynamic with little time to go before Rio.
