Ruta Meilutyte speaks out against Yulia Efimova (Video)
Former olympic champion Ruta Meilutyte praises Lily King for saying “what everyone else is thinking”
Shen Duo Scratches 100 Free, Cancelling Japanese Swim-Off
16-year old Japanese Record holder Rikako Ikee (above) avoided a swim-off with teammate Miki Uchida thanks to a scratch in the 100 free.
Siobhan-Marie O’Connor gives insightful press conference (Video)
O’Connor managed to hold on for the silver medal, touching in at 2:06.88 to record her personal best time in the 200 IM.
Brazilian Women’s 800 Free Relay Breaks South American Record
The Brazilian women’s 800 free relay has broken its own South American Record on Wednesday by half-a-second.
2016 Olympics: Michael Phelps Butterfly Gold Photo Vault
See the Michael Phelps photos from Day 3 of 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Courtesy of Satiro Sodré.
Hungary Takes 2 Relay DQs For Not Swimming Relay-Only Swimmers
In the first enforcement we’ve seen of FINA’s new rule requiring relay alternates to compete, Hungary has taken a pair of disqualifications in the men’s 4×100 and 4×200 free relays.
Brittany Maclean Misses Prelim Relay Due To Illness
Brittany Maclean was absent for the 800 free relay preliminary heats, but Canada still managed to make the final qualifying 6th overall.
Rio Rapid Fire: Day Five Prelims
Phelps won his heat over Thiago Pereira with what appeared to be an extremely easy 1:58.41. Phelps and Lochte are set up for a potential final showdown in the final tomorrow night assuming they move past the semifinals.
Swim Off for Japanese Teammates Ikee and Uchida in Women’s 100 Free
Japanese teammates Rikako Ikee and Miki Uchida tied for 16th place in the prelims of the women’s 100 freestyle this morning, and now must compete in a swim-off to determine who will advance to the semifinals tonight.
Cate Campbell Cruises to Olympic Record With 52.78 100 Free
On day 5 in Rio, World Record holder Cate Campbell swam her way to a new Olympic Record with a 52.78 in the women’s 100 free prelims.
Federica Pellegrini Absent from 100 Free Prelims
Italian freestyle star Federica Pellegrini was a no-show today during the 100 freestyle preliminaries.
Day 5 Relay Lineups: Franklin, Sjostrom In 800 Free Relay Heats
Missy Franklin will look to earn a spot in the 800 free relay final after a disappointing performance in the individual event.
Rio 2016 Day 5 Scratch/Add List: Refugee Swimmer Mardini, Russia’s Efimova Added In
The Refugee Olympic Team’s Yusra Mardini will be looking for another heat win in the women’s 100 free after taking 1st in her heat of the women’s 100 fly on day 1.
17 Athletes Entered In Rio Under Inaccurate Worlds Times, Per Report #BCStheCONVO
Building off of SwimSwam’s prior reporting, British news outlet The Guardian has discovered 17 incorrect entry times on the start lists for the Rio Olympics.
Day 5 Prelims Preview: Phelps Begins Quest For 4th Consecutive 200 IM
Michael Phelps begins his pursuit for 4 consecutive Olympic titles in the 200 IM this morning.
