Photo Vault: Gold-Medal U.S. Olympic Women’s Water Polo Team in Rio
Thank you to Jeff Cable of USAWP for sharing the United States Olympic Women’s Water Polo Team’s moments in Rio with us this week.
IOC Sets Up Disciplinary Commission for Lochte & Co.
An International Olympic Committee (IOC) spokesperson told Reuters news service that the IOC was setting up a disciplinary commission for Ryan Lochte and three other U.S. swimmers involved in a lie about an armed robbery.
Gunnar Bentz Makes Statement Recalling What Happened In Rio Incident
After returning to the United States following a gas-stop bathroom altercation with fellow American Olympic teammates Ryan Lochte, Jimmy Feigen, and Jack Conger, in Rio that led to police involvement, Gunnar Bentz made a statement.
SwimSwam Photographer Mike Lewis Wins 1500 Free At USMS Nationals
Competing at the 2016 U.S. Swimming Summer National Championships in Gresham, Oregon, SwimSwam photographer Mike Lewis raced to victory in the men’s 1500 meter freestyle.
FINA: “No Current Detected” in Rio Pool at Any Stage of Competitions
In response to journalism questioning whether swimmers in certain lanes had a boost in performance, FINA has expressed confidence that the Rio 2016 pool was current-free.
Developing swimmers for a Life Time.
Life Time is a SwimSwam partner. “Golden Growth.” That’s what USA Swimming has said of the recent surge across the…
Ryan Lochte Apologizes For Rio Incident
After Rio police confirmed yesterday that a gun-point robbery involving Ryan Lochte and three other USA Swimming team members didn’t happen in Rio, Lochte issued an apology over social media.
Jimmy Feigen’s Brazilian Settlement Going to Judo-Based Institute
Jimmy Feigen’s donation will go to the Instituto Reação, a judo-based organization.
Jimmy Feigen Pays $10,800, Bentz and Conger Return Stateside
Under Brazilian law, charitable donations can be used to escape charges for minor crimes. Gunnar Bentz and Jack Conger arrived home in the United States on Friday morning.
USA Swimming Calls Lochte Incident “Lapse in Judgement and Conduct”
USA Swimming Executive Director Chuck Wielgus has released a statement on the conduct of the 4 American athletes involved in the incident on the gas station in Rio on Sunday morning.
USOC Gives Statement on Lochte Incident; Bentz & Conger Have Left Rio
According to the United States Olympic Committee’s official statement released at 11:19 Brazil time on Thursday night, the Rio authorities have released Gunnar Bentz and Jack Conger’s passports, and the two have left the country.
Rio Police Confirm Bathroom Vandalism, Guns Were Drawn On Swimmers
A few more updates to the ongoing story involving U.S. swimmers Ryan Lochte, Jimmy Feigen, Jack Conger and Gunnar Bentz and security guards in Rio de Janeiro:
Report: Conger, Bentz Confirm Lochte Robbery Story Was Fabricated
An Associated Press report says Jack Conger and Gunnar Bentz have confirmed that the story of a gunpoint robbery in Rio was fabricated.
Maya DiRado Temporarily Defers Post-Swimming Work Plans
Maya DiRado was scheduled to start her new job on September 9th, but plans have changed slightly.
