Abrosimov and Huskisson Win 5km at European Open Water Championships
Russian Kirill Abrosimov won the men’s 5km event while Danielle Huskisson of Great Britain took the women’s 5km at the European Open Water Championships in Hoorn, Netherlands…
Israel Will be Sending 6 Swimmers to Rio Olympics
Olympians Nevo and Toumarkin are among the 6 swimmers Israel will be sending to Rio to compete in the pool.
Felipe Silva Pops 59.90 in 100 Breast at Tune Up Meet in Brazil
The men’s 100 breast duo of Felipe Silva and Joao Gomes, who both could battle for a podium finish in Rio, got in a practice run at this meet. Silva worked on his back half speed in the race, charging to a quick 59.90.
Germany announces Olympic roster: 29 swimmers travel to Rio
The German Olympic Sports Association (DOSB) announced today Germany’s Swim Team for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. German Head…
Syrian Swimmer Hopes There Is No Refugee Olympic Team in 2020
Rami Anis, one of two swimmers on the Refugee Olympic Team, is making his final preparations at his pre-Rio training camp.
Schooling “Leaning Towards” Dropping 200 Fly For 100 Free In Rio
Although Schooling has earned FINA “A” cuts across 4 events, he’s only entered in 3 for Rio. Of those, he and his surrogate Singaporean coach Eddie Reese are still working out the plan.
Kromowidjojo, Dekker, Verschuren Among 17-Strong Dutch Olympic Roster
Ranomi Kromowidjojo will get the chance to defend double-sprint gold in Rio, as she is named to the Dutch Olympic squad.
Funkita Launches New Range and Global Giveaway
Aussie label Funkita has launched its latest swimwear collection with a stunning image series of its Rio bound athletes. See how you can win a Funkita swimsuit from the new Luma Nation collection.
After Final Pre-Games Visit IOC Says Everything is Ready to Go in Rio
After the IOC Coordination Commission Chair Nawal El Moutawakel finished her final pre-Games visit to Rio the IOC has stated that “Rio 2016 is ready to welcome the world”…
Rio Torch Relay Day 69: Five Cities On East Coast of Santa Catarina
On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…
South African Athletes Say They Must Foot Most Of Rio Travel Bill
Despite a recent monetary influx to their nation’s Olympic Committee, South African athletes hoping to medal in Rio are still reportedly stuck footing most of their own Olympic bills.
Canada’s Mackenzie Padington is 1st Verbal for Minnesota Class of ’21
Mackenzie Padington, who attends Claremont Secondary School in Victoria, British Columbia, and swims for Island Swimming, has made a verbal commitment to swim for Minnesota beginning in the 2017-18 season.
Eddie Reese Set To Join Singapore’s Olympic Coaching Staff
Singapore’s National Olympic Council has announced it will be including University of Texas Men’s Swimming Head Coach Eddie Reese on its 2016 Olympic Games coaching staff.
Rebel Olympian Anthony Ervin on the Rich Roll Podcast
Anthony Ervin: “I’ve always felt the story of my life has been about being normal but on the fringes of abnormality, and it’s the fringes that separate my history from the rest.”
International Olympians Tune Up with Wins at Orlando Sectionals
Last weekend’s Orlando Sectionals saw some international stars tuning up their races before they head to Rio to represent their respective countries. One of the biggest swims of the meet came in the 200 back, where Matea Samardzic broke her own Croatian record to win the event in 2:09.11.
