2016 Italian Spring Nationals and Olympic Trials: Day 5 Finals
Filippo Magnini, 34 years old, will be seeking a spot on his third Olympic team when he takes to the blocks in the 200 free on the final day of the 2016 Italian Assoluti National Championships and Olympic Trials in Riccione.
Vladimir Morozov Makes The Olympics In 50 and 100 Free (Race Videos)
Watch Vlad Morozov qualify for the Rio Olympics in the 50 and 100 free.
Italian Olympic Trials: Day 5 Prelims Recap
This morning’s events included the women’s 100 breast, men’s 200 fly, women’s 50 free, men’s 50 back, men’s 200 breast, women’s 200 IM, and men’s 200 free.
Russian Water Polo Player Has Temporary Meldonium Suspension Lifted
The temporary suspension issues in March to Russian water polo player Alexey Bugaychuk has been lifted, the Russian Water Polo Federation…
VIDEO: Man in Rubber Duck Inner-Tube Jumps in Pool at Russian Trials
2016 RUSSIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS / OLYMPIC TRIALS April 16-23rd, 2016 Moscow, Russia Prelims 09:00/Finals 18:00 Local Time Prelims 02:00/Finals 11:00 U.S….
Viktor Bromer, Coach Jóhannesson Win National Danish Swimming Awards
Viktor Bromer captured Male Athlete of the Year honors last night at the Danish Swimming Union annual award ceremony last night
Syrian Paralympic Swimmer To Carry Olympic Torch
A 27-year-old swimmer who is also a Syrian refugee and amputee will carry the Olympic torch on its journey to the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
New Zealand Reveals Coaching Staff For Rio
Gary Hurring, Graeme Laing and Thomas Ansorg will be the trio of coaches headed to this summer’s Games for the New Zealand.
Pellegrini’s 200 Free Only Olympic Qualifying Swim On Day 4 of Italian Nats
Federica Pellegrini swam an Italian Olympic qualifying standard in the 200 freestyle, the only swimmer to do so on day 4.
Morozov, Ustinova Each Win Second Event at Russian Trials
Vladimir Morozov qualified for the Olympics tonight in the 50 free, clocking 22.01 in the final.
2016 Italian Spring Nationals and Olympic Trials: Day 4 Finals
Federica Pellegrini won the women’s 200 free at the 2016 Italian Assoluti National Championships and Olympic Trials, posting the fourth-fastest time in the world so far this season.
Brazil Has Still Never Had an Olympian in the Women’s 200 Back
Despite the success of sprint backstrokers like Etiene Medeiros (above), Brazil has still never had a woman swim the 200 backstroke at the Olympics.
Watch: Luca Dotto Breaks 100 Free Italian Record W/ 47.96 (Race Video)
Watch as Luca Dotto becomes the first Italian man under 48 in this race video.
Cesar Cielo Definitely Out For Rio, Future Uncertain
Cesar Cielo has been ruled out of any possible relay spots on Brazil’s Olympic roster, and the world record holder says he will take some time off of training while deciding what his future holds.
Even Adam Peaty Struggles For Lane Space, As No Pools Open In Derby
Adam Peaty will now need to split training time between Repton and Loughborough as one of his training facilities in the City of Derby has just closed.
