Adding To Their Rio Headache, Aussies’ Laptops Stolen During Fire
The Australian Olympic contingent in Rio continues to get their Games off to a rocky start.
IOC Creates 3-Member Panel to Finalize Decisions on Russian Athletes
The IOC has set up a three-member panel that it says will have final review authority over which Russian athletes are and are not accepted into the Olympic Games, including swimmer Vlad Morozov (above).
Efimova Follows Morozov, Lobintsev In Submitting Appeal To CAS
Yulia Efimova officially files her CAS appeal.
Norwegian Record Holder Henrik Christiansen Turns Down NCAA
Norwegian Henrik Christiansen has turned down offers to swim in the NCAA, opting to stay and train in his native Norway.
Benefactor Contributes To Aussies’ Charter Flight To Rio
The Australian Olympic Swimming Team is ready to make its way to Rio de Janeiro this weekend after having spent…
Rio Torch Relay Day 88: Six Cities In The State of Rio de Janeiro
On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…
Ross Murdoch Talks Scottish Olympic Team, His Rio Goals & Taper Time
Get to know Scottish breaststroker Ross Murdoch, a man on a mission for Rio.
Russian State-Run Media Says FINA to Decide on Morozov, Lobintsev
Both the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and FINA have taken up the need for decisions on two Russian…
Michael Klim Joins Australian Team In Auburn To ‘Cap’ Off Staging Camp
Michael Klim joined the Australian team on their final night of Olympic Staging Camp for their Gold Cap Presentations.
Michael Phelps Possibly On Team USA Flag Bearer Short List For Rio
22-time Olympic medalist Michael Phelps is among those athletes potentially in the running to become the United States’ flag bearer during Rio’s Opening Ceremony on August 5th.
Emergency Maintenance Team Working on Issues with Rio Olympic Village
Issues with the village have included leaky pipes, blocked toilets, broken showers, exposed wires, unlit stairways, a strong smell of gas, and extremely dirty floors.
Dawson Sets Second Scottish Record at British Summer Championships
After breaking the Scottish national record in the 200 backstroke on Friday Kathleen Dawson returned to the pool to set another national record in the 50 backstroke…
2016 Rio Olympic Preview: Women’s 200 Back & The Aussie Monopoly
Defending Olympic gold medalist and world record holder Missy Franklin faces off against Aussie duet Emily Seebohm, the 2015 world champion, and Belinda Hocking. Iron Lady Katinka Hosszu and Olympic newcomer Maya DiRado, among others, will add to the drama of this amazing race.
Mastromatteo and Daley Set New National Records at Age Group Champs
Gabe Mastromatteo of the Kenora Swimming Sharks and Elan Daley of the Markham Aquatic Club both took down long standing Canadian age group records on Friday night at the Canadian Age Group Championships…
Russian Nikita Lobintsev Accepts ‘No Fault’ Finding for Meldonium
Russian swimmer Nikita Lobintsev has been cleared on Meldonium charges, but is still ineligible for the Olympics pending any appeals.
