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USADA: IOC Decision Is “Significant Blow” to Clean Athletes’ Rights

The BBC is reporting that the United States Anti-Doping Association (USADA) said that the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC‘s) decision not…

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Aussies Run Into Plumbing, Electrical Problems At Olympic Village

From Aussie’s Chef de Mission Kitty Chiller, “Due to a variety of problems in the Village, including gas, electricity and plumbing I have decided that no Australian Team member will move into our allocated building.”

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Another Olympic Entry Error Bumps Israel Into Women’s 400 Free Relay

The Israel women will get a shot at the 400 free relay in Rio instead of Belarus.

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Olympic Champion Volkov Cites FINA “Loyalty” to Russian Federation

A well-connected former Russian Olympic medalist says he believes the “loyalty” of FINA will prevail in the decision as to whether Yulia Efimova can compete in the Olympics, in spite of the IOC’s announcement today.

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Cate Campbell’s Surprise Find as World Record Changes Hands

Swimming’s latest world record holder Cate Campbell did a double take when she walked onto the pool deck for her first training session at the University of Auburn.

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486 Swim Jobs You Might Love

Want a job in swimming? Here are 486 Swim Jobs you might love.

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Michael Andrew Wins Two More on Final Night of Columbia Sectionals

17-year old Michael Andrew doubled up on the final night of the Columbia Sectionals to win both the 200 IM and 50 free at the University of Missouri.

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Kyle Robrock Posts 22.9 50 Free to Close Gresham Sectionals

On the final night of competition at the 2016 Speedo Sectionals in Gresham, Oregon, Denver Hilltoppers’ Kyle Robrock zeroed in on his best time in the 50 free for a 22.93, just off of his PR of 22.90.

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Watch the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Sign Official Flags

Video courtesy: USA Swimming The signing of official Olympic flags, to be given away and sometimes sold or auctioned off,…

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IOC President Bach: Russian Decision a “Twofold Approach”

In a conference call today with media across the world, IOC president Thomas Bach posed the question “how far can you make…

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After IOC Ruling, World Champ Efimova Won’t Be Allowed at Olympics

While there is sure to be a long line of appeals and clarifications necessary in interpreting the directive laid out…

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IOC Opts Not to Ban Russia from Olympics

Hannah Hecht contributed to this report. In a conference call on Sunday from Switzerland, IOC president Thomas Bach made the…

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Rio 2016 Olympic Previews: Horton Threatens Sun Repeat In M 400 Free

The men’s 400 freestyle at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games looks like it’ll bring a lot more competition than the field in 2012, with 8 men already under 3:45 this year.

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Unbelievable: The Chad Le Clos Story Live on YouTube Today

The incredible story of a South African swimmer, Chad le Clos’, Road to Rio live at OneToWatch #12W on YouTube at 5pm today.

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Follow the 2016 German Olympic Team on Twitter and Instagram

Follow the 2016 German Olympic swim team’s Twitter//Instagram accounts on their Road to Rio!

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