Phelps Breaks Ties for Most Overall & Gold Individual Medals
Michael Phelps became the Olympian with most individual gold medals and medals of any color with tonight’s victory in the 200 IM.
Asia Recap Day 6: Schooling Poised To Challenge Phelps in 100 Fly
Since making his first Olympic appearance at the London 2012 Games, Singapore’s Joseph Schooling has been a man on a mission. This week in Rio, Schooling aims to become the first ever swimmer from Singapore to earn an Olympic medal.
Missy Franklin & Emily Seebohm Miss Olympic 200 Back Final
Australia’s Emily Seebohm and American Missy Franklin have both missed the Olympic 200 back final, after the two combined to win every World and Olympic title since 2012.
Aussies Shocked By Finishing Off Podium In Women’s 100 Freestyle
The Aussies had a relatively rough night in Rio, with the Campbell sisters coming up short in the 100m freestyle event.
South America Recap: Brazil Could Go Without Medals at Home Games
2016 RIO OLYMPIC GAMES Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Swimming: August 6-13 Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro Prelims – 9:00 a.m/12:00 p.m…
Chinese Butterflyer Chen Xinyi Fails Doping Test, Brazilian Site Says
Chinese butterflyer Chen Xinyi has failed an anti-doping test taken prior to the Rio Olympics, a Brazilian website is reporting.
Rylov Nabs European, Russian Records En Route To 200 Back Bronze
19-year-old Evgeny Rylov fired off a new European Record and new Russian National Record in the men’s 200m backstroke tonight in Rio.
Katinka Hosszu Cracks 200 Back National Record Again In Semi-Finals
Katinka Hosszu broke her Hungarian record in the 200 back for the second time today and is now the favorite for gold.
Simonas Bilis Breaks Lithuanian Record in 50 Free, Advances to Finals
Simonas Bilis set a new Lithuanian record in the 50 free Thursday evening in Rio.
Africa Recap: Le Clos, Coventry, and Tandy Qualify for Finals
2016 RIO OLYMPIC GAMES Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Swimming: August 6-13 Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro Prelims – 9:00 a.m/12:00 p.m…
Joseph Schooling Sets New Asian Record in 100 Fly Semifinals
Joseph Schooling set a new Asian record in the 100 fly tonight to qualify first for tomorrow’s Olympic final
Germany’s Heintz Breaks National Record with 1:57 in 200 IM Final
On day 6 of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Germany’s Philip Heintz set the German National Record in the 200 IM with a 1:57.48.
Ben Proud Blasts 21.54 50 Free to Set New British Record in Rio
On day 6 of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, British sprinter Ben Proud impressed with a new British Record in the men’s 50 free semifinals. Proud swam the race in 21.54 seconds to qualify 5th for the final.
Andriy Govorov Re-Breaks Ukrainian National Record In 50 Free Semis
Andriy Govorov re-broke his Ukrainian record in the men’s 50 free, qualifying in a tie for 2nd heading into tomorrow’s final.
Kirsty Coventry Racing for One More Olympic Swim on Thursday
2016 RIO OLYMPIC GAMES Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Swimming: August 6-13 Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro…
