Brazil Opens Metro Line 4, Key Legacy Of 2016 Olympic Bid
One major piece of pre-Olympic construction opened in Brazil today: the Metro Line 4, a high-speed train that could potentially serve upwards of 300,000 people daily.
Santos, Brazil to Host Jose Finkel Trophy in September
The Jose Finkel Trophy in September will select Brazil’s team for the 2016 World Short Course Championships. Brazil led the 2014 version of the meet with 7 gold medals, including 50 and 100 breaststrokes by Felipe Franca (above).
Australia Tabs Diver Brittany O’Brien To Replace Injured Broben In Rio
Australia has named 18-year-old Brittany O’Brien to its Olympic diving roster to replace the injured Brittany Broben.
Phelps, Lochte, Haas Among Men’s 4×100 Free Relay Atlanta Time Trial
Michael Phelps was among the studs who tested out their speed in the 4x100m freestyle relay time trial in Atlanta.
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Video Interview: Hosszu Considered 2012 Retirement, Now Plans to Swim In Tokyo
World record-holder Katinka Hosszu says disappointment at the 2012 London Olympics had her set on retirement, but now plans to swim through the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
Telstra Wins Legal Case Against Australian Olympic Committee
Australian media company Telstra won a legal battle with the Australian Olympic Committee this week, a skirmish over the company’s promotions leading up to the Olympics.
Florent Manaudou Opens New Restaurant With Predictable Name
Defending 50 free Olympic and World Champion Florent Manaudou has opened his first restaurant.
Rio Torch Relay Day 89: Four More Cities On The Way To Rio
On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…
Meet the 2016 USA Olympic Swim Team: Sean Ryan
Meet first-time Olympian Sean Ryan, who will be representing Team USA in the 10k open water swim in Rio.
Pitzer, Dolan Top Austin Futures Championships Psych Sheet
Lauren Pitzer and Jack Dolan are among the top seeds on psych sheets for the 2016 Futures Championships in Austin, Texas.
Large Collects Her Fourth Gold on the Final Day of British Summer Champs
2016 BRITISH SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIPS Tuesday July 26th-Sunday July 31st Ponds Forge International Sports Centre – Sheffield, England Prelims – 9 am…
Meet the 2016 USA Olympic Swim Team: Jordan Wilimovsky
Meet Jordan Wilimovsky, who will be swimming in the pool and in open water in Rio. He’ll be the first American…
9 Swimmers Among NCAA Woman of the Year Conference Nominees
9 swimmers are among the 142 women nominated at the conference level for the NCAA’s Woman of the Year award.
American Water Polo Coach and Olympian Monte Nitzkowski Passes Away
Monte Nitzkowski, who was named the head coach for the USA men’s water polo team for the 1972, 1980, and…
