China’s Chen Xinyi Misses 50 Free Prelims
China’s Chen Xinyi, the 4th place finisher at these Olympics in the women’s 100 fly, was a no show for this morning’s 50 freestyle prelims.
Cody Miller Shows Why Bronze Medal Is Golden
In the 100 breaststroke, Cody Miller placed third and he showed us why a bronze at the Olympics is just as awesome as getting gold.
Ryan Lochte Announces Move To California
Team USA’s Ryan Lochte, the 2nd most decorated male Olympic swimmer of all time, has announced his intention to move to California following the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
After Defeating Cervical Cancer Dekker Will Swim the Semis in Rio
Dutch swimmer Inge Dekker who was diagnosed with cervical cancer just seven months ago has battled back to qualify for the 50 freestyle semi-finals in Rio…
Vanessa Garcia Breaks Own Puerto Rican National Record In 50 Free
Puerto Rico’s Vanessa Garcia broke her own 50 free national record in 24.94.
Pernille Blume Slices .17 Off of Ottesen’s 50 Free Danish Record
Pernille Blume posted a 24.23 to break the Danish record in the 50 free.
Swimmer Fu Yuanhui has gone viral and she will make your day
In case you haven’t seen them, the post-race interviews with China’s Fu Yuanhui after her semi-final and final 100 meter backstroke swims from Rio are breaking the internet.
Poland DQed In Men’s 4×200 For Not Using Relay-Only Swimmer
After being left off the prelim relay, relay-only swimmer Pawel Werner’s exclusion led to Poland’s 4×200 free relay being DQed after they didn’t make finals.
Day 7 Relay Lineups: Along with Le Clos, Cseh Out of Men’s Medley
Both Chad Le Clos and Laszlo Cseh will not swim the medley relay prelims, gearing up for a showdown with Michael Phelps and Joseph Schooling in the 100 fly tonight.
Phelps, Lochte, and Franklin Sign Letter To FINA Asking For More Doping Tests
In the letter, they asked that the top 10 athletes in each Olympic event be subject to at least 6 out-of-competition drug tests.
Olympic Sailor Reported Sick Due to Polluted Water
One Belgian sailor has been reported ill due to contaminated water in Guanabara Bay, although no illnesses have been definitely linked to the waters off Copacabana Beach, where open water swimming will take place.
Texas A&M Releases 2016-17 Season Schedule
Bethany Galat had a huge summer– she’ll be a big part of the A&M women’s season in her junior year with the Aggies.
Day 7 Prelims Preview: Campbell Sisters Look To Rebound In 50 Free
The Campbell sisters will look to rebound this morning (or afternoon) in the 50 freestyle after a disappointing 100 freestyle final last night.
As With McEvoy, Jacco Verhaeren Points To Cate Campbell’s Nerves
“You have to deal with expectations” – Jacco Verhaeren, Australian National Team Head Coach.
Rio Olympic Medalists Twitter List (Day 7 Update)
You can follow the men’s 50 free medalists on Twitter, along with many other Olympic swimmers.
