As Rio Wraps, Olympic Swimmers Put Back Into Storage Until 2020
With the competitive swimming portion of the 2016 Rio Olympics wrapping up this week, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has begun returning swimmers to their storage unit, where they’ll remain until fans care about swimming again in the year 2020.
Security Footage of Lochte & Co. Returning to Village Post-Robbery
Here, you can see security footage of Ryan Lochte, Gunnar Bentz, Jimmy Feigen, and Jack Conger returning to the Olympic village after Sunday morning’s robbery.
Lochte & Teammates Did Not Initially Tell USOC about Gunpoint Robbery
According to USA TODAY Sports, Ryan Lochte and his U.S. Olympic teammates did not initially inform the U.S. Olympic Committee about this weekend’s gunpoint robbery. Their failure to inform the USOC explains the confusion that ensued with the IOC after the incident.
Top 3 Junior Swimmers in Each Event At The 2016 Rio Olympics
A couple of juniors took the Olympic stage by a storm, including Australia’s 100 free gold medalist Kyle Chalmers, and Canada’s 100 free gold medalist Penny Oleksiak, who won 4 medals in her first Olympic Games.
Open Water Bumps NED to 5th in Final Rio 2016 Swimming Medal Table
After missing the medals completely in pool swimming, the open water swimmers bumped the Netherlands up to 5th in the standings with 2 golds.
Lochte, USA Swimmers Didn’t Report Robbery to Rio Police
Local police have been investigating an armed robbery of four Team USA Olympic swimmers that took place in Rio on Sunday morning. However, according to the Rio police, no police report was filed by Ryan Lochte, Gunnar Bentz, Jack Conger, or Jimmy Feigen after the incident took place.
Creating a Culture: Chris Plumb on being JR National Champions (Video)
“The most important thing coming in is that our athletes know how to be a great team.”
Judge Dismisses Katinka Hosszu’s Lawsuit Vs Barrett, Swimming World
A U.S. District Court Judge in Arizona has dismissed the defamation lawsuit filed by Hungarian swimmer Katinka Hosszu against writer Casey Barrett and Swimming World Magazine.
Russia’s Zakharov Hits Board On 1st Dive But Sneaks Through To 3m Semis
Defending Olympic champ Ilia Zakharov of Russia smacked his foot on the board during his first dive, but recovered in time to just sneak into the semifinal.
Claire Donahue Not Done Yet, Makes Move To Tennessee
In the wake of not making the 2016 USA Olympic Team, Claire Donahue is making the move to Tennessee.
Rio Organizers Issue Apology To Lochte & Others In Rio Robbery
“We regret the violence has got so close to the athletes,” says a spokesman for Rio 2016.
Missy Franklin To Head Back To Cal
Missy Franklin will be heading back to Cal after leaving the program after two years in order to head back home to Colorado and train with her long-time coach Todd Schmitz in the lead up to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Phelps and Ledecky Recreate Autograph Picture From First Time They Met
Ten-years after a young Katie Ledecky got an autograph from Michael Phelps in 2006, the pair of multi-time Olympic gold medallists recreated the photo today in Rio at the Olympic Games.
Pikes Peak Athletics Western Senior Zones Video
Pikes Peak Athletics created a video for their 2016 Senior Zones.
We Cry With and For You, Missy Franklin
It may take longer and be more difficult than your ascent to the top of the swimming world was in 2012. But when you reach the mountaintop again – as I expect you will — it will be more fulfilling than ever.
