Open Water Bumps NED to 5th in Final Rio 2016 Swimming Medal Table
After missing the medals completely in pool swimming, the open water swimmers bumped the Netherlands up to 5th in the standings with 2 golds.
Lochte, USA Swimmers Didn’t Report Robbery to Rio Police
Local police have been investigating an armed robbery of four Team USA Olympic swimmers that took place in Rio on Sunday morning. However, according to the Rio police, no police report was filed by Ryan Lochte, Gunnar Bentz, Jack Conger, or Jimmy Feigen after the incident took place.
Weertman Completes Dutch Sweep, Wins Wild Men’s 10 KM Marathon Event
Ferry Weertman swam a tactically perfect race to claim gold in the men’s 10 KM Marathon swimming event in Rio.
Jack Burnell Calls Referees “Clueless” After 10K Disqualification
RIO 2016 OLYMPIC OPEN WATER SWIMMING August 15th-16th, 2016 9AM Local Time (8AM U.S. East Coast Time) 10Km Race Fort…
Kazakhstan’s Vitaliy Khudyakov Red-Flagged During Men’s 10KM Race
RIO 2016 OLYMPIC OPEN WATER SWIMMING August 15th-16th, 2016 9AM Local Time (8AM U.S. East Coast Time) 10Km Race Fort…
Team Great Britain Swimming Heroes – Where Are They From?
Scott Taylor breaks down the Great Britain swim team.
Italy Moves to Semis of Women’s Water Polo with 12-7 Win Over China
China fell to Italy in the quarterfinals of the women’s water polo tournament in Rio on Monday.
PHOTO VAULT: Rio Olympic Women’s Open Water 10K
Check out this women’s 10K open water photo vault courtesy of Satiro Sodre.
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.
