Watch: Ryan Lochte Post 200 IM Full Press Conference
Lochte ended up fifth in 1:57.47, falling just about half a second back of a podium finish.
Maya DiRado Upsets Katinka Hosszu, Moves to 5th All-Time in 200 Back
Maya DiRado of the USA will finish her Olympic career with an individual medal of each color after defeating Katinka Hosszu in the 200 back Friday night in Rio.
Rio Rapid Fire: Day Seven Finals
In a fashion that has become remarkably common for the outstanding athlete, Katie Ledecky demolished her own world record en route to a repeat gold medal in the women’s 800m freestyle.
Phelps, Le Clos & Cseh Win Silver In First Ever Olympic 3-Way Tie
Michael Phelps, Chad Le Clos and Laszlo Cseh tied for silver in the first ever three-way tie in Olympic history.
Phelps Sticking to Retirement Plan and “Happy about It”
Tonight after his three-way silver in the 100 fly, Phelps was quoted saying that his is standing by his plan to retire.
See The First Ever #PhelpsFace Tattoo (Yes, An Actual Tattoo)
Remember Michael Phelps’ game face from the ready room? This guy will remember it forever.
Rio Day 7 Medal Table: Tonight Highlights American Dominance
In one of the most exciting races of these Games, Dirado won the 200 back over the Iron Lady.
Twitter Recap: America Rules Twitterverse on Night 7
Anthony Ervin, the youngest AND oldest Olympic champion in history.
Ervin Passes Phelps to Become Oldest Swimmer to Win Solo Gold
Anthony Ervin of the USA became the oldest swimmer to win an individual gold medal tonight with his victory in the 50 free, sixteen years after he won the same event in Sydney.
ASIA: Joseph Schooling “Stops the Nation” with Singapore’s First Ever Olympic Gold
All eyes in Singapore were on swimming at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games tonight, as Swimming Singapore billed the men’s 100 fly as “The Race That Stops The Nation.” Now the Singaporeans have their first ever Olympic gold medal of any sport, courtesy of Joseph Schooling in the men’s 100 fly.
South America: Medeiros’ Perseverance Inspires on Night 7
Etiene Medeiros (left) is Brazil’s last individual hope for the podium in pool swimming.
Joseph Schooling Stuns The World; Defeats Phelps To Win 100 Fly Gold
On day 7 of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, rising star Joseph Schooling shocked the world in the men’s 100 fly final, winning gold and stopping Phelps from taking four straight titles in the event.
Manuel: Ledecky “Wasn’t Going to Fall Asleep” Until Hug after Gold
Simone Manuel had one last surprise awaiting her after her historic tie for gold with Canada’s Penny Oleksiak in the 100 free last night.
Ryan Lochte Talks Training With Conor Dwyer When He Makes His Comeback
Now that he’s finished his races at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Team USA’s Ryan Lochte sat down with the press to talk about his 200 IM race, and the possibility of training with his former Florida teammate Conor Dwyer after Rio.
Sun Yang Inspired By Phelps: “I Think It’s Amazing and Unbelievable”
China’s Sun Yang cited Michael Phelps as motivation for him to continue swimming into his thirties.
