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2016 Olympics Pickem Contest, Day 7 Results

2016 RIO OLYMPIC GAMES Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Swimming: August 6-13 Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro…

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Maya DiRado ‘Lezaks’ Katinka Hosszu for 200 Back Gold (Race Video)

Watch Maya DiRado close on Katinka Hosszu for an at-the-touch victory in the 200 back.

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Gold Medalist Anthony Ervin Reveals He Is A New Dad

Anthony Ervin (center) not only won an individual gold last night in Rio, but he also revealed he recently became a new father.

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Watch: Schooling Defeats Phelps-le Clos-Cseh Silver Tie Trio 100 Fly

Watch Joseph Schooling pull of a huge upset over triple silver medalists Michael Phelps, Chad le Clos, and Laszlo Cseh.

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Anthony Ervin: “I’m Gonna Try and Make the Tokyo Team, Of Course”

Ervin plans to keep training through Tokyo, after becoming the oldest Olympic gold medalist in swimming history tonight with his win in the 50 free.

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Ledecky Dominates Competition En Route to Destroying the World Record

By winning the women’s 800 freestyle American Katie Ledecky becomes the first woman to take gold in the 200, 400 and 800 freestyle in 48 years…

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2016 Speedo Juniors: Day 5 Race Videos, Including Medley Relay NAG

Watch Anya Goeders win the 50 free, as well as all the other races from the final day of competition at 2016 Speedo Summer Juniors in Minneapolis.

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Phelps Sticking to Retirement Plan and “Happy about It”

Tonight after his three-way silver in the 100 fly, Phelps was quoted saying that his is standing by his plan to retire.

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See The First Ever #PhelpsFace Tattoo (Yes, An Actual Tattoo)

Remember Michael Phelps’ game face from the ready room? This guy will remember it forever.

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Manuel: Ledecky “Wasn’t Going to Fall Asleep” Until Hug after Gold

Simone Manuel had one last surprise awaiting her after her historic tie for gold with Canada’s Penny Oleksiak in the 100 free last night.

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Ryan Lochte Talks Training With Conor Dwyer When He Makes His Comeback

Now that he’s finished his races at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Team USA’s Ryan Lochte sat down with the press to talk about his 200 IM race, and the possibility of training with his former Florida teammate Conor Dwyer after Rio.

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Missy Franklin: “I Will Come Back Stronger Than Ever Before”

In a Facebook post today, Missy Franklin expressed her feelings on her performances this week, saying “Peace is knowing that I did everything I possibly could have done…”

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2016 Speedo Juniors: Day 5 Finals Live Recap

Carmel Swim Club’s Sammie Burchill won the 200 IM on the final night of competition at 2016 Speedo Junior Nationals.

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Yuliya Efimova Calls Out Michael Phelps For Smoking Weed

When asked about Lilly King’s comments in the lead up to a heated 100 breast final, Efimova responded, “Then what would she say about Michael Phelps?”

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2016 Speedo Juniors: Day 5 Prelims Recap

Michael Andrew of Race Pace Club is the top qualifier in both the men’s 200 IM and 50 free for Day 5 finals at 2016 Speedo Junior Nationals.

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