Rio 2016 announces 83 cities of Olympic Torch Relay route
The Rio 2016 organizing Committee has announced the first 83 cities in the Olympic Torch Relay route before the 2016 Olympic Games. They mark the finishing spot for the torch on each day of the relay.
AP: Waterborne Viruses A Major Concern In Rio 2016 Olympic Waters
These viruses are known to cause respiratory and digestive illness, including explosive diarrhea and vomiting, but can lead to more serious heart, brain and other diseases.
Watch Rio’s Olympic Construction Through July 2015 (Time-Lapse Video)
The Olympic works are in progress. After all, we are a little more than one year before the Rio 2016 Games.
Brazil Qualifies Two Open Water Swimmers For Home Olympic Games
The 2016 Olympic host country can celebrate this morning after Ana Marcela Cunha and Poliana Okimoto Cintra both finished in the top 10 of the women’s open water 10K.
Glasgow selected to host 2016 British Olympic Trials
Glasgow, Scotland will host the 2016 British Swimming Championships, which will serve as the nation’s Olympic qualifying meet next spring.
Open Water World Championships begin Saturday with Olympic spots up for grabs
The 10K races at this year’s World Championships will serve as the main qualifier for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Pictured: 2013 World 10K champ Ous Mellouli of Tunisia.
Shouts From The Stands: Timing Of Rio 2016 Finals Give Americans Unfair Advantage
Impairing the performances of American opponents and the integrity of sports and competition is not for sale at any price. We won’t stand for it. We won’t permit it.
Australian Paralympic Team and Speedo Aim for Winning Partnership in R
The Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) is pleased to announce swimwear giant Speedo as the Official Team Supplier of the APC and the 2016 Australian Paralympic Swimming Team.
IOC Broadcasting Revenue On Pace to Be Highest Ever
The IOC is anticipating drawing $4.1 billion in Olympic television rights for the 2018 and 2020 Olympic Games.
South Africa will no longer require two ‘A’ cuts for Olympic qualification
South Africa has announced its selection procedures for their 2016 Olympic team across all sports, but swimming specifically won’t require two FINA ‘A’ cuts like it did in 2012.
Rio 2016 Update: Video Shows Construction Progress
With just over a year out from the start of the 2016 Olympic Games, host Rio de Janeiro’s Olympic Park…
Budget Plans for Brand New Olympic Stadium Revised in Preparation for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Japan’s capital, Tokyo, was thrilled almost two years ago when they won the bid to host the 2020 Olympic Games. The…
2016 Rio Update: Meet the Olympic Games Torch
Set your eyes upon the Rio 2016 Olympic torch and get your inspiration flowing, just 400 days out from the Games.
Brazilian artists use trash to create anti-pollution art display as Rio Olympics still face pollution concerns
A group of art students in Brazil used trash from the shore of a local waterway to create an art exhibition aiming to draw attention to Brazil’s ongoing pollution problems.
Brazil may lift visa requirements on Americans to boost Rio Olympic attendance
Brazil may exempt American tourists from needing a visa to attend next summer’s Rio 2016 Olympic Games, ESPN reports.
