Seven Latin American/Caribbean Swimmers Confirmed to Compete in Rio
Seven swimmers from Latin America and the Caribbean recently secured their spot to compete at the upcoming 2016 Rio Olympics….
NIH to Conduct Zika Virus Study Among U.S. Olympic Team Members
In response to concerns about the Zika Virus, which has caused speculations about health risks at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, the National Institute of Health will fund a study to monitor potential infections among members of the U.S. Olympic Team.
Rio Torch Relay Day 66: São Lourenço, Camaquã, Guaíba & Porto Alegre
On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…
2016 Swedish Nationals Day 3: Sjostrom Scorches to 50 Free Win in 24.2
Day 3 of the 2016 Swedish Nationals brought plenty of exciting sprint action, including another win by Sarah Sjostrom in the women’s 50 free.
Portugal Adds Distance Swimmer Tamila Holub to Olympic Roster
Tamila Holub of Portugal has received an invite from FINA to attend the Rio Olympics this summer after her swim in the 800 free.
Italy Takes Two on Day Three of the European Junior Championships
Italy had a strong showing on the third day of the European Junior Championships taking both the women’s 200 breaststroke and the men’s 100 freestyle…
Swimming: The Olympic Sport That Transcends the World
By comparison, basketball, baseball, and football, politics, and the open seas are jockstraps. Compared with swimming, Donald Trump is clam chowder and Hillary Clinton a slice of celery. Compared with swimming, Bernie Sanders is an aardvark.
Chad le Clos’ Unbelievable Journey to Air Worldwide
“Unbelievable: The Chad le Clos Story” charting London 2012 champion’s journey to the Rio Games will be aired globally on 24 and 25 July 2016.
Ellenstein to Attempt Guinness World Record with 65 Mile Lake Swim
Ultra-distance triathlete Adam Ellenstein will attempt a Guinness World Record for the fastest north-to-south non-stop swim of Okanagan Lake in Penticton, Canada, by swimming 105 kilometers (65 miles) onJuly 25-26.
Park Tae Hwan Is Officially Going To Rio
After a long ordeal involving the Korean Swimming Federation, the Korean Olympic Committee and the Court Arbitration for Sport, Korean swimmer Park Tae Hwan will now represent his nation in Rio.
Latvia Announces Olympic Swimming Team
The Latvian Olympic Committee officially announced the members of their Olympic swimming team at a press conference yesterday. Latvian national team swimmers Uvis Kalnins and Alona Ribakova were confirmed eligible to participate in the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio de Janerio by FINA.
Minna Atherton, Matthew Wilson Named to Australian Jr Pan Pac Roster
World Junior record holder Minna Atherton heads the Aussie Jr Pan Pac squad.
Watch: The Antics of Gold Medal Mel In the Aquazone
While at the 2016 U.S Olympic Trials Olympic gold medallist and SwimSwam co-founder Gold Medal Mel (Mel Stewart) had some fun in the Aquazone (the area designated at the Olympic Trials with booths set up ect.) signing autographs and joking around with the mascots.
Mireia Belmonte Enters Six Events for Rio, Spanish Olympic Team Named
Mireia Belmonte will go for Olympic gold in the 200 fly in Rio.
6 Amazing Things Swim Parents Do
Watching Olympic Trials, I loved the athlete interviews. I was especially impressed when swimmers thanked their parents. What wonderful people they are to acknowledge mom and dad during their moments of glory.
