Australia Looks Inward To Dissect Worst Olympic Outing Since 1992
Despite being pegged to earn a top 5 finish among nations in Rio by its national Sports Commission, Australian athletes nabbed just 29 medals to finish 10th in the overall standings.
Longtime Sponsor Speedo Drops Ryan Lochte Amid ‘Robbery’ Scandal
Longtime Ryan Lochte sponsor Speedo USA has announced it is ending its relationship with the 2nd most decorated swimmer of all-time.
JR Pan Pacs Preview: Austin Katz (video)
After a 5th place finish at Olympic Trials in the 200 Back, look for Austin Katz to make some waves in Maui
Massive Budget Cuts at Paralympics Lead to Last-Minute Changes
The International Paralympic Committee has already begun making significant cuts to the Paralympic Games in an effort to reduce costs.
From a Week of Pride, to a Week of Shame for U.S. Olympic Swimming
Charles Hartley expresses that we should go back to the American pride we had just a week ago, and stop talking about Ryan Lochte.
Interview with Bob Vincent, Candidate for Treasurer of USA Swimming
Mr. Vincent was kind enough to give SwimSwam some of his time and answer some questions we had about his personal qualifications for the role, and what he thinks makes a good treasurer.
Kelsi Worrell Throws First Pitch at Philadelphia Phillies Game
After returning as an Olympic gold medalist from the Rio Olympics, Kelsi Worrell threw the first pitch in today’s Philadelphia Phillies game.
Aussie Swimmer Josh Palmer Gives Statement To Rio Police
Aussie Josh Palmer visited the Rio police to give a statement concerning his alleged robbery earlier this week in Copacabana.
Aussie’s Chef de Mission Reportedly Took Issue With Swimming Culture
Even before the situation involving Australian swimmers Josh Palmer and Emma McKeon partying in Rio against Australian Olympic Committee protocol,…
FINA Releases Statement On Rio Gas Station Debacle
FINA has released a statement concerning the ‘post-competition behavior’ of Americans Ryan Lochte, Jack Conger, Jimmy Feigen and Gunnar Bentz.
16 Swimmers Will Carry Nations’ Flags in Closing Ceremonies
While not as widely recognized as those that open the bi-annual event, every Olympic Games ends with a parade of…
Kirsty Coventry Wraps Busy Olympics With Medals and Flag
Zimbabwean swimmer Kirsty Coventry, one of her country’s most accomplished athletes in any sport, will wrap up a busy two weeks…
Pernille Blume Named as Denmark’s Flag Bearer for Closing Ceremonies
Pernille Blume (above) was one of the breakout swimming stars at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio.
Katinka Hosszu Will Carry Hungarian Flag at Olympic Closing Ceremonies
Hungarian Katinka Hosszu has been named as the Hungarian flag bearer for the closing ceremonies of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
USOC CEO Says Lochte et al. Will Face Sanction After Gas Station Flap
Scott Blackmun, the CEO of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), says that his organization will be announcing further action…
