Russia Women’s Water Polo Advances to Semis with 12-10 Win Over Spain
The Russian Federation women’s water polo team advanced to the semifinals with a 12-10 win over Spain on Monday.
Judge Dismisses Katinka Hosszu’s Lawsuit Vs Barrett, Swimming World
A U.S. District Court Judge in Arizona has dismissed the defamation lawsuit filed by Hungarian swimmer Katinka Hosszu against writer Casey Barrett and Swimming World Magazine.
Russia’s Zakharov Hits Board On 1st Dive But Sneaks Through To 3m Semis
Defending Olympic champ Ilia Zakharov of Russia smacked his foot on the board during his first dive, but recovered in time to just sneak into the semifinal.
Hungary Women’s Water Polo Beats Australia on Penalty Shots
Hungary edged Australia in a nail-biter in their quarterfinal game in Rio de Janeiro on Monday, and will face the United States in the semifinals on Wednesday.
WATCH: Controversial Silver Medal Finish, DQ In Women’s Olympic 10K
The Netherlands picked up the first open water swimming gold of the Rio Olympic Games on a dominant effort from Sharon van Rouwendaal, but behind her, controversy raged with a hotly-contested silver medal finish that led to a disqualification.
Rio Organizers Issue Apology To Lochte & Others In Rio Robbery
“We regret the violence has got so close to the athletes,” says a spokesman for Rio 2016.
Dominant USA Women Advance to Water Polo Semis With 13-3 Win over Brazil
U.S. goalkeeper Ashleigh Johnson had six saves as the Americans defeated Brazil, 13-3, to advance to the semifinal round of play in the women’s water polo tournament.
Aussie Medalists Share the Lessons They Learned at the Games
Australians Kyle Chalmers, Emma McKeon, Mack Horton, Maddie Groves and Mitch Larkin share their thoughts on their Olympic experience…
Aurélie Muller DQ’ed After Winning Silver Medal in Women’s 10KM Swim
French swimmer Aurélie Muller has been disqualified from the women’s open water 10km race after touching the pad 2nd.
Rio Day 5 Men’s Water Polo Roundup
Sunday was the last day of pool play in the men’s water polo tournament in Rio. Eight of the ten teams will now move on to the quarterfinals.
Chalmers’ Grandparents Reaction to His Win in Rio is Pure Gold
Watch as Australian Kyle Chalmers grandparents witness him win gold in Rio…
Phelps and Ledecky Recreate Autograph Picture From First Time They Met
Ten-years after a young Katie Ledecky got an autograph from Michael Phelps in 2006, the pair of multi-time Olympic gold medallists recreated the photo today in Rio at the Olympic Games.
Michael Phelps Has 18 lbs Of Olympic Medals
His records make him the most decorated Olympian of all time which begs the question, how much do the greatest Olympians medals weigh? In total, his medals weigh approximately 18 lbs, 17.97 lbs to be exact.
Welcome To The New Age Of Swimming
Of those who managed to get on the podium were several first time Olympians who have now established themselves as major players in the sport. Many of them are young, with plenty of progression still to be had as we usher in the new age of swimming.
