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.
In Interview with Matt Lauer, Ryan Lochte Sticks to His Story
Ryan Lochte spoke with NBC’s Matt Lauer earlier today, sticking to his story of the alleged armed robbery in Rio on Sunday morning. Gunnar Bentz and Jack Conger are being questioned by the Rio authorities.
Blueseventy Swim(s) of the Week: Ranking the Rio World Records
The Rio Olympics provided plenty of fodder for our weekly Blueseventy Swim of the Week. So to take advantage, we’re technically counting down 7 swims of the week: ranking each of the world records set in Rio.
Bentz and Conger Pulled Off a Rio Plane, More Info on NBC 10 ET
Gunnar Bentz and Jack Conger were pulled off a plane in Rio. More info will come tonight in a special report on NBC’s primetime coverage from Matt Lauer, who has spoken to Ryan Lochte.
Creating a Culture: Fort Collins’ Chris Webb on “The Buy In” (Video)
“Just because you’re not at Jr’s doesn’t mean you can’t give a Jr National level effort on a daily basis.”
Explaining the Chaotic Open Water Finishes at the 2016 Olympic Games
RIO 2016 OLYMPIC OPEN WATER SWIMMING August 15th-16th, 2016 9AM Local Time (8AM U.S. East Coast Time) 10Km Race Fort…
