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2016 Rio Olympic Preview: U.S. Men Overpowering In Medley Relay

The Americans come in as the favorites in the medley relay with lots of talent and depth on all four legs.

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The 5 Quintessential Swimming Storylines For the 2016 Rio Olympics

Has Olympic fever hit yet? Check out this guide to catch up on the 5 biggest stories you need to know to follow all the Olympic swimming action from Rio 2016, beginning Saturday morning.

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Meet the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team: Katie Meili

Katie Meili said she made her way onto the Olympic Team by focusing on being HER best, and HER best eventually became THE best.

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Phelps: “I Don’t Know If I’ve Ever Competed In A Clean Sport”

Says Michael Phelps when asked about doping in sport, “I think I can honestly say in my whole career I don’t know if I have ever competed in a clean sport.”

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Rio 2016 Olympic Previews: Men’s 100 Free & The Chase For A 46

With the defending Olympic Champion, 2015 World Champion, and current fastest man of 2016 all throwing their hats into the ring in the men’s 100 freestyle, we could see them push the boundaries of the 47-barrier.

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Rio 2016 Olympic Previews: Phelps Chasing 4-Straight In Men’s 100 Fly

The 2016 Rio Olympics has set the stage for an epic men’s 100 fly showdown, with the defending Olympic champion and World Record holder, reigning world champion, Junior World Record holder, and several other international stars.

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Rio 2016 Olympic Preview: Manaudou Poised To Repeat In Men’s 50 Free

Florent Manaudou will be the favorite to repeat his gold medal performance in the 50 free at the Rio Olympics.

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Bethany Galat Swims Another Lifetime Best at U.S. Open

After being the most improved swimmer at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials, Bethany Galat still has more drops to go in Minneapolis this week.

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Ben Loorz Builds UNLV Staff with Three More Including Lara Jackson

This past May, Ben Loorz was named head coach of the UNLV swimming & diving program following a year of interim coach Bobby…

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Rio Announces Musical Performers for Opening Ceremonies

Rio has announced the musical performers who will be starting off the Olympic Games at the Opening Ceremonies.

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Watch the Wyckoff Shark’s Journey to LC YMCA Nationals

Watch the video of the Wyckoff Shark’s journey to Long Course YMCA Nationals which took place a week ago.

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CAS Adjourns Efimova Doping Proceedings Until Thursday

Yulia Efimova’s arbitration with the IOC, ROC, and FINA has begun in Rio and been adjourned until Thursday.

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2016 U.S. Open – Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Ashley Twichell, the 2016 U.S. Open champion in the women’s 800 free, is shooting for her second title of the meet in the 400 free on Wednesday night.

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IOC Adds Skateboarding, Surfing, and Other New Sports for 2020

The IOC is officially adding several new sports into the 2020 Olympic Games program.

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Everybody Should Watch Phelps Carry Flag at Olympic Opening Ceremonies

As Michael Phelps has been selected to carry the flag for the Rio games, Charles Hartley explains why we cannot miss this moment.

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