University of Texas Associate Head Coach Kris Kubik Retires
University of Texas associate head coach Kris Kubik has announced his retirement after 34 years at the school.
FINA Mistakenly Invites Greek Swimmer Vourna To Swim In Rio
Greek swimmer Kristel Vourna received an Olympic invitation from FINA, only to have it retracted 8 days later due to an administrative error.
World Record Holder Ye Shiwen Says She’s Likely to Retire After Rio
World Record holding swimmer Ye Shiwen says that she’ll likely retire from competitive swimming after the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, despite…
2016 Rio Olympics Preview: Hosszu Lunging for Ye Shiwen WR in 400 IM
Katinka Hosszu is well within range to achieve two milestones in her storied career: Olympic gold, and Ye Shiwen’s 400 IM world record.
International Masters Swimming Hall of Fame Class of 2016 Announced
The group of eight outstanding individuals and organizations will be inducted at the annual ceremony to be held on Friday evening, September 23rd, 2016, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Atlanta, GA, in conjunction with the 2016 United States Aquatic Sports XXXVII Convention.
WADA Recommends Banning All Russian Athletes From Rio Olympics
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has recommended that Russian athletes in all sports be denied entry to the 2016 Rio Olympics in the wake of the McLaren Report’s assertions of a massive state-sponsored doping program.
USADA Releases Statement Following Publication Of McLaren Report
In a influx of responses to the publication of the McLaren report which confirms the use of state-sponsored doping in Russia between 2010 and 2014, the United States Anti-Doping Agency has also responded.
China Announces Rio Olympic Roster: Ye in 400 IM, Wang and Qiu Out
China has announced its Olympic roster for the 2016 Rio Olympics, with two notable absences: junior world record-holding breaststroker Wang Lizhuo and top-10 world ranked 200 freestyler Qiu Yuhan.
USOC Releases Statement “The Current Anti-Doping System Is Broken”
Following the publication of the McLaren report and a conference held by Richard McLaren that proves the use of state-sponsored doping in Russia, the United States Olympic Committee released a statement.
Katie Ledecky Feeling the Excitement from Team USA Newcomers (Video)
At just 19 years old, Ledecky will be swimming in her 2nd Olympics, having won gold in the 800 meter freestyle at the London Olympics. Though she’s made the team before, Ledecky is just as excited this time around, partially due to the excitement the first time Olympians bring.
IOC Calls McLaren Report “Shocking,” Schedules Conference
Following the publication of WADA’s report by Richard McLaren on systematic state-sponsored doping in Russia and McLaren’s conference, the International Olympic Committee has released a statement on the findings.
Jimmy Feigen Hosts Olympic Training camp tour in San Antonio (Video)
With nearly 50 of the best athletes in the country, you can imagine that practices are no laughing matter.
New Report Confirms State-Sponsored Doping In Russia
A report on the systematic doping of Russian athletes at the 2014 Sochi Olympic Games led by Canadian law professor Richard McLaren was published this morning at 9:00 EST confirming state-sponsored doping in Russian sports.
Rio Torch Relay Day 76: Five Cities In The State of São Paulo
On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…
Key Data to Follow the 2016 Summer Olympic Games
The Summer Olympics are the world’s greatest sporting spectacle, with billions of eyeballs descending upon the event every four years…
