Canadian Stashes Toonie in the Liner of the Pool for Good Luck
Andrew Tiffany, who worked on the Olympic Aquatic Stadium, placed a toonie in the liner of the pool hoping that it will bring Canadians swimmers good luck in Rio…
Asia: Hagino Wins First Ever 400 IM Gold for Japan to Break USA Streak
On day 1 of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Kosuke Hagino made history for Japan in the first medal race of the meet. Heading into the Games, Hagino was the front runner in the men’s 400 IM, and he didn’t disappoint in tonight’s final.
16-Year-Olds Zettle and Blaylock Break 4:00 in 400 Free in Austin
2016 FUTURES CHAMPIONSHIPS – AUSTIN Thursday, August 4 – Sunday, August 7, 2016 University of Texas, Austin, Texas Meet website Psych Sheets…
Rio 18-&-Under Medalists: Canada Leads Day 1 w/ Oleksiak & Ruck
16-year-olds Penny Oleksiak (pictured) and Taylor Ruck were each members of the Canadian bronze-medal 400 free relay, leading their country to top our 18-and-under medal table after day one.
Sargent Wins Again, Kathryn Ford Nabs Two at College Park Futures
2016 FUTURES CHAMPIONSHIPS – COLLEGE PARK Thursday, August 4 – Sunday, August 7, 2016 College Park, MD University of Maryland…
Efimova Award Decision Released
On July 30th Russian Swimmer Yulia Efimova filed an application with CAS against the IOC, ROC, and FINA. This application stated…
Hosszu and Peaty Both Destroy World Records on Day One in Rio
Hungarian Katinka Hosszu and Adam Peaty of Great Britain both broke world records in an impressive fashion…
South America: Home-Country Brazilians Put Up a Show for Audience
Felipe Franca was one of the South American swimmers to post a national record today to thunderous applause from the Brazilian audience.
World Records Becoming Commonplace Again in swimming – Damage From Suit Era Over
Following the ban on the rubberized suits at the end of 2009 it seemed as though it would be a long time before world records would become commonplace at world class competitions again.
North America Recap Day 1: Canada Wins First Relay Medal In 24 Years
The Canadians won their first Olympic relay medal in 24 years today in the women’s 4×100 free.
Rio 2016 Medals Table: AUS Gets Most Golds, USA Gets Highest Total on Day 1
Following the first night of swimming competition at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Australia leads the gold medal race, becoming the only nation to win multiple golds with their 2 wins in tonight’s finals session.
Rio Day 1 Water Polo Roundup: Croatian Men Take Down Team USA
A Serbia-Hungary tie highlighted yesterday’s water polo competition, along with a victory for Croatia over the American men.
2016 Olympic Games: Day 1 Finals Photo Vault
Thanks to photographer Simone Castrovillari for these 2016 Olympic swimming photos.
2016 Olympics Pick ‘Em Contest, Day 1 Results
2016 RIO OLYMPIC GAMES Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Swimming: August 6-13 Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro…
Rio Rapid Fire: Day One Finals
Katinka Hosszu took down what was once thought to be an unbeatable world record en route to her first Olympic medal, a gold in world record timing.
