Swimming is a Lifelong Sport for Actor Rik Barnett
British actor Rik Barnett enjoys swimming as a way to mange his busy career with an activity that provides stress-relief and a way to stay in shape.
Chinese Olympians Must Sign No-Cheat Pledge Before Arriving In Rio
Sun Yang is one of 416 Chinese athletes who reportedly must sign a no-cheat pledge and also score a passing grade on a banned substances test before he can arrive in Rio.
Spanish Olympic Team Hires Private Security Firm for Rio
One of the top concerns as we head towards the 2016 Olympic Games is the security in the host city, Rio de Janeiro. As a result of these concerns, the Spanish Olympic team has hired private security to protect their athletes at the Games.
Park Tae Hwan Entered in 4 Events for Rio, Including 100 Free
Korean Olympian Park Tae Hwan, who was officially given an Olympic bid to Rio after an emergency KOC meeting in early July, is entered in 4 events for the Games. Park’s schedule includes not only his traditional 200, 400, and 1500 free, but also the 100 free.
Nevada Hires Pack Alum Mengjiao Mi as Assistant Coach
Recently hired University of Nevada head swimming & diving coach Brendan Bray has announced the hiring of former Wolf Pack swimmer Mengjiao Mi as an assistant coach.
Fleagle, Vargo Among Winners On Night 1 of Columbus Sectionals
2016 OH Speedo Sectionals at Columbus Columbus, Ohio McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion July 20th – July 23rd Meet Information Results: Meet…
Grant Hackett Joins Qatar Network’s Olympic Swimming Coverage
Aussie distance legend Grant Hackett will be providing swimming commentary for Qatar’s beIN Sports network this summer.
CAS Rejects Appeal of Russian Athletes on Olympic Ban
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland has upheld the International Association of Athletics Federationis (IAAF) to…
IOC implements measures to safeguard athletes from harassment/abuse
The IOC announces they have taken appropriate steps in order to protect athletes in regards to harassment and abuse in sport.
Mkhitaryan to Carry the Armenian Flag in Rio
On Thursday it was announced that swimmer Vahan Mkhitaryan will be Armenia’s flag bearer in Rio…
U.S. Olympic Team Announcement Show Set for Saturday Live on Periscope
Tony Azevedo, Tamika Catchings and Kerri Walsh Jennings will join the United States Olympic Committee on Saturday (July 23) in Los Angeles, as the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team is announced during the Road to Rio Tour presented by Liberty Mutual Insurance on Venice Beach.
Stirling Olympians depart for Rio
Students and staff bid farewell to members of the University of Stirling’s sensational swim squad as they jetted off to the unforgettable backdrop of Rio, to fly the flag for Team GB at the 2016 Olympic Games.
Rees Becomes First Deaf Athlete to Swim the English Channel
On the weekend Andrew Rees became the first deaf athlete to complete a solo Channel swim…
Taylor Ruck Posts 55.0 100 Free on Night One of Gresham Sectionals
On the first night of the 2016 Greshman Sectionals in Oregon, 2016 Canadian Olympian Taylor Ruck won the women’s 100 free…
Paralympic Swimmer Pin Xiu Yip Selected As Singapore’s Flag Bearer
Singaporean swimmer Pin Xiu Yip has been selected as her nation’s flag bearer at the 2016 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony in Rio.
