After Rocky Roads Since London, Canada & the U.S. Delivered In Rio
Both the USA and Canada took rocky roads to get to Rio, but both ultimately delivered better than one could have predicted.
Connor Jaeger Becomes 1st American Ever Under 14:40 In Men’s 1500
Connor Jaeger threw down an American record of 14:39.48 to win silver and become the first U.S. athlete ever under 14:40.
USA 16 Gold Medals in Swimming, Rest of World Wins 17
Michael Phelps won his 24th gold medal, and swam his final race on the Olympic stage tonight.
Ryan Murphy Breaks Elusive 100 Back World Record On Medley Relay
Ryan Murphy led off the American 400 medley relay in a new world record of 51.85 in the men’s 100 back.
Salo Proposes Bringing Foreigners to U.S. to Reduce Doping
Dave Salo, head coach at USC and Trojan Swim Club, proposed in an interview with the Wall Street Journal that having international swimmers train in the U.S. and be subject to USADA testing would level the playing field.
Viral Video Shows Ledecky’s Dominance through “One Thousand Miles”
The latest viral video trend (originated by @JimmyDonofrio) demonstrates the length of Katie Ledecky’s 17 second 800 free victory by playing Santana’s “Smooth” and Vanessa Carlton’s “A Thousand Miles” in the between time.
For the First Time In History, Phelps Appears Content In Defeat
For the first time ever, Michael Phelps seemed content with his swim despite not winning the race.
Boarding Group B and the 800 Free Relay
2016 RIO OLYMPIC GAMES Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Swimming: August 6-13 Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro…
See Phelps’ Entire 200 IM Gold… From the Underwater Cam
2016 RIO OLYMPIC GAMES Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Swimming: August 6-13 Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro…
Phelps: “I Am Ready to Spend Some Time with Boomer and Nicole”
Michael Phelps is excited to spend his time post-Rio with his family.
Katie Ledecky’s World Record 800 Freestyle Gold (Race Video)
Watch Katie Ledecky’s world record shattering swim in the 800 freestyle.
Ledecky on Post-Olympics: “I’ll Have to Get All My Stuff for My Dorm”
Katie Ledecky talks about her upcoming season at Stanford University and yesterday’s record-breaking race.
WATCH: Simone Manuel and Penny Oleksiak Tie – From Underwater
2016 RIO OLYMPIC GAMES Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Swimming: August 6-13 Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro…
2016 Speedo Juniors: Michael Andrew, Kenisha Liu, Carmel SC Win Honors
Michael Andrew (pictured) and Kenisha Liu won meet high point honors, while Carmel Swim Club earned the most combined points in the team competition.
WATCH Joseph Schooling Tip Phelps for Singapore’s First-Ever Gold
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