UPDATED: Daily Mail Reports Prove False
The Daily Mail is reporting that the IOC will announced tomorrow a ban of the Russian Federation from the 2016 Olympics, with possible exceptions for certain athletes who have met a higher testing standard.
Grigory Tarasevich Issues Statement Post-Positive Meldonium Test
Russian backstroker and 2016 Olympian Grigory Tarasevich has released a statement concerning his positive meldonium test.
Holub Sets New Age Group Mark at Portuguese Championships
17 year old Portuguese Olympian Tamila Holub posted a 4:14.67 in the women’s 400 freestyle breaking her own record of 4:16.77, which she put up earlier this month…
America Joins Australia In Olympic Time Zone Practical Preparations
With their fancy sunglasses and blackout curtains, Australia isn’t the only swimming nation to bring timezone effect-combating gear to the…
2016 Rio Olympics Preview: American Women on WR Hunt in 800 Free Relay
The American quartet will be chasing gold as well as the Chinese World Record of 7:42.08.
Russian Grigory Tarasevich Tests Positive For Meldonium, Avoids Ban
Russian swimmer Grigory Tarasevich, who competes for the University of Louisville stateside, has tested positive for meldonium, but will not face any punitive bans.
Jorge Breaks Two Portuguese Junior Records
Miguel Duarte set new Portuguese junior records in both the men’s 800 and 1500 freestyle on the first night of the Portuguese Junior and Senior National Championships…
Andrew Downs Two Records at Mizzou Sectional Day Three
Michael Andrew lowered two Sectional Records in the Friday finals session of the 2016 Central Section Region VIII Championship at Mizzou.
Putin Calls for National Russian Anti-Doping Commission
Without addressing the WADA report that confirms state-sponsored doping in Russia, Vladimir Putin has called for a new Russian anti-doping commission.
Rio Torch Relay Day 80: Torch Closes In On City of São Paulo
On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…
2016 Rio Olympics Preview: Kaneto Favored in 200 Breast Sans Americans
Japans Rie Kaneto is the only sub-2:20 performer this year, and will look to lead an Olympic final without any Americans.
First World Record Attempt in Olympic City
The first world record attempt in the Olympic City will be made days before the Opening Ceremonies even begin–…
Previously Suspended Rio Anti-Doping Lab Receives Accreditation
WADA announced today that the Rio lab that was previously suspended has been given its accreditation back in time for the Games.
Watch FINA’s Montage Of Recent World Record-Setting Moments
FINA has pieced together old and new moments documenting world records across the long course and short course formats of our sport.
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