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.
Korean Swimming Fed to Determine Park’s Potential Olympic Timetable in November
South Korea’s Park Tae Hwan continues to train under his previous coach Roh Min-sang, while the South Korean Olympic Committe mulls decision to carry out additional ban.
USOC relaxes contentious ‘Rule 40’ on athlete marketing during the Olympics
The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) has amended one of its most criticized rules, “Rule 40,” which restricts independent athlete marketing during the Olympics.
List of US Olympic Trials Qualifiers Quickly Approaching 1000 Swimmers
942 swimmers have qualified for the 2016 US Olympic Swim Team Trials as of May 2015.
Safety and Security a Growing Concern for 2016 Olympic Games
Pollution, venue construction delays, labor strikes….news out of Brazil, as the country prepares to host the 2016 Olympic Games, has…
Rio Official Confirms Delamare Aquatic Park Will Not Be Ready for 2016 Olympic Water Polo
A Rio official confirms that the Julio Delamare Aquatic Park’s construction will not be done in time to host the 2016 Olympic water park events.
Russian Olympic Committee Prez Targets Top Three Medal Haul in Rio
Will Yulia Efimova add to Russia’s overall medal standings in the country’s quest to finish overall top three in Rio?
OIympic Venue Worker Strike Ends in Rio; Construction Continues on Path to 2016
The strike of Brazilian Olympic venue construction workers reported on earlier this week has ended as quickly as it began,…
Olympic Rings Safely Delivered and Now on Display in Rio
Britain gifted the 2012 London Olympic rings to 2016 host city Rio de Janeiro, who now has them on display in Madureira Park.
Delays in Rio’s Preparation May Cause Water Polo Competition to Move Venues
Less than 16 months out from Rio Olympic Games, delays in venue construction may cause the site for water polo competition to relocate.
CoSport, Rio 2016’s Official Ticket Re-Seller For United States, Temporarily Suspends Olympic Ticket Sales
CoSport, the official re-seller of Rio 2016 Olympic tickets for the United States, is temporarily suspending ticket sales due to…
WADA Gives Rio’s Drug-Testing Lab Green Light For Use At 2016 Olympic Games
Rio de Janeiro organizers received the good news that their home laboratory’s suspension has been lifted by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
Georgia’s Chase Kalisz to Redshirt 2015-16 Season In Preparation For Olympic Trials
Georgia Bulldog and USA National Teamer Chase Kalisz will be redshirting the upcoming 2015-16 collegiate swimming season to focus full…
FINA’s List of Swimmers with Rio Qualifying Times Updated As of May 1, 2015
FINA released an updated listing of the 2016 Rio Olympic “A” cut qualifiers through May 1st; take a look to find your favorite swimmer.
