Rio Torch Relay Day 79: Campinas, Limeira, Rio Claro & Americana
On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…
10 Suspected Terrorists Arrested in Brazil Over Olympic Plots
CNN reported that 10 were arrested in Rio de Janeiro today on a terrorist threat.
US Men Lead Top-3 Olympic Seeds, Women Narrowly Edge Aussies
The US men and women both lead the Olympic swimming psych sheets for seeds in the top-3, but Australia isn’t too far behind for second in both.
Chinese Olympians Must Sign No-Cheat Pledge Before Arriving In Rio
Sun Yang is one of 416 Chinese athletes who reportedly must sign a no-cheat pledge and also score a passing grade on a banned substances test before he can arrive in Rio.
Spanish Olympic Team Hires Private Security Firm for Rio
One of the top concerns as we head towards the 2016 Olympic Games is the security in the host city, Rio de Janeiro. As a result of these concerns, the Spanish Olympic team has hired private security to protect their athletes at the Games.
Park Tae Hwan Entered in 4 Events for Rio, Including 100 Free
Korean Olympian Park Tae Hwan, who was officially given an Olympic bid to Rio after an emergency KOC meeting in early July, is entered in 4 events for the Games. Park’s schedule includes not only his traditional 200, 400, and 1500 free, but also the 100 free.
Grant Hackett Joins Qatar Network’s Olympic Swimming Coverage
Aussie distance legend Grant Hackett will be providing swimming commentary for Qatar’s beIN Sports network this summer.
CAS Rejects Appeal of Russian Athletes on Olympic Ban
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland has upheld the International Association of Athletics Federationis (IAAF) to…
IOC implements measures to safeguard athletes from harassment/abuse
The IOC announces they have taken appropriate steps in order to protect athletes in regards to harassment and abuse in sport.
Mkhitaryan to Carry the Armenian Flag in Rio
On Thursday it was announced that swimmer Vahan Mkhitaryan will be Armenia’s flag bearer in Rio…
Stirling Olympians depart for Rio
Students and staff bid farewell to members of the University of Stirling’s sensational swim squad as they jetted off to the unforgettable backdrop of Rio, to fly the flag for Team GB at the 2016 Olympic Games.
Rees Becomes First Deaf Athlete to Swim the English Channel
On the weekend Andrew Rees became the first deaf athlete to complete a solo Channel swim…
Paralympic Swimmer Pin Xiu Yip Selected As Singapore’s Flag Bearer
Singaporean swimmer Pin Xiu Yip has been selected as her nation’s flag bearer at the 2016 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony in Rio.
Dominique Bouchard Sends Out 2:10.01 Signal at Columbia Sectionals
2016 Columbia Sectionals July 20th-23rd, 2016 Columbia, Missouri (University of Missouri) Meet Central Live Results: Meet Mobile “2016 Region VIII…
Rio Torch Relay Day 78: Torch Continues Through São Paulo
On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…
