NIH to Conduct Zika Virus Study Among U.S. Olympic Team Members
In response to concerns about the Zika Virus, which has caused speculations about health risks at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, the National Institute of Health will fund a study to monitor potential infections among members of the U.S. Olympic Team.
Rio Torch Relay Day 66: São Lourenço, Camaquã, Guaíba & Porto Alegre
On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…
2016 Swedish Nationals Day 3: Sjostrom Scorches to 50 Free Win in 24.2
Day 3 of the 2016 Swedish Nationals brought plenty of exciting sprint action, including another win by Sarah Sjostrom in the women’s 50 free.
Portugal Adds Distance Swimmer Tamila Holub to Olympic Roster
Tamila Holub of Portugal has received an invite from FINA to attend the Rio Olympics this summer after her swim in the 800 free.
Italy Takes Two on Day Three of the European Junior Championships
Italy had a strong showing on the third day of the European Junior Championships taking both the women’s 200 breaststroke and the men’s 100 freestyle…
Swimming: The Olympic Sport That Transcends the World
By comparison, basketball, baseball, and football, politics, and the open seas are jockstraps. Compared with swimming, Donald Trump is clam chowder and Hillary Clinton a slice of celery. Compared with swimming, Bernie Sanders is an aardvark.
Chad le Clos’ Unbelievable Journey to Air Worldwide
“Unbelievable: The Chad le Clos Story” charting London 2012 champion’s journey to the Rio Games will be aired globally on 24 and 25 July 2016.
Ellenstein to Attempt Guinness World Record with 65 Mile Lake Swim
Ultra-distance triathlete Adam Ellenstein will attempt a Guinness World Record for the fastest north-to-south non-stop swim of Okanagan Lake in Penticton, Canada, by swimming 105 kilometers (65 miles) onJuly 25-26.
Park Tae Hwan Is Officially Going To Rio
After a long ordeal involving the Korean Swimming Federation, the Korean Olympic Committee and the Court Arbitration for Sport, Korean swimmer Park Tae Hwan will now represent his nation in Rio.
Minna Atherton, Matthew Wilson Named to Australian Jr Pan Pac Roster
World Junior record holder Minna Atherton heads the Aussie Jr Pan Pac squad.
Mireia Belmonte Enters Six Events for Rio, Spanish Olympic Team Named
Mireia Belmonte will go for Olympic gold in the 200 fly in Rio.
They’re Off: Tanzania Becomes 1st Country to Official Register for Rio
The flood gates are open as the African nation of Tanzania has become the first country to officially submit its…
IOC Executive Board Asks Ethics Commission for Advice on Stepanova
As the subject of a participation of Mrs Iuliia Stepanova in the Olympic Games Rio 2016 involves important ethical aspects, the IOC Executive Board (EB) has decided to ask the IOC Ethics Commission for its advice in this respect.
Paltrinieri, Pellegrini Highlight Finalized Italian Olympic Team
Defending World and European champion Gregorio Paltrinieri seeks Olympic glory after finishing 5th in 2012 in London.
Korean Olympic Committee To Hold Emergency Mtg Regarding Park’s Status
The Korean Olympic Committee (KOC) has reportedly scheduled an emergency meeting for Friday, July 8th, where the topic of whether or not banned swimmer Park Tae Hwan will be able to compete at the 2016 Olympic Games is at the top of the agenda.
