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.
Watch: Team Canada Swimmers React To Penny Oleksiak Winning Gold
Oleksiak tied for the gold medal, winning her fourth medal of the Games and the first by a Canadian swimmer in 24 years. It’s also Canada’s first here in Rio.
Mireia Belmonte Sneaks Under Spanish Record in 800 Free Final
2016 RIO OLYMPIC GAMES Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Swimming: August 6-13 Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro Prelims – 9:00 a.m/12:00 p.m…
2016 Rio Olympic Games: Day Seven Prelims Live Recap
Cate and Bronte Campbell of Australia will get the chance to redeem themselves in the 50m freestyle today after both failing to make the podium in the 100 last night.
Missy Franklin: “I Will Come Back Stronger Than Ever Before”
In a Facebook post today, Missy Franklin expressed her feelings on her performances this week, saying “Peace is knowing that I did everything I possibly could have done…”
EUROPE: A Tired Sjostrom Misses the 50 Freestyle Final
After having great success in the 100 butterfly as well as the 100 and 200 freestyle Sarah Sjostrom of Sweden finished 13th in the 50 freestyle…
Boglarka Kapas Breaks Own Hungarian Record To Win Bronze In 800 Free
Boglarka Kapas won bronze in the 800 free to re-break her own Hungarian national record set in the prelims.
Day 7 Finals Preview: Phelps Seeks 5th, Hosszu & Ledecky Eye 4th Golds
Katie Ledecky will look for her second straight 800 free Olympic title tonight.
Watch: Men’s 200 Backstroke medalists FULL Press Conference
Hear what the 3 medalists in the men’s 200 Backstroke have to say about their races in Rio
Watch: Michael Phelps post 200 IM Full Press Conference
At the wall it was all Phelps as he stretched in to win his 22nd Olympic gold medal and 26th Olympic medal.
Yuliya Efimova Calls Out Michael Phelps For Smoking Weed
When asked about Lilly King’s comments in the lead up to a heated 100 breast final, Efimova responded, “Then what would she say about Michael Phelps?”
Masse, Women’s Medley Relay Continue To Rewrite Canadian Records
Kylie Masse broke her own 100 back national record in the 400 medley relay prelims this morning, leading off the Canadian women who also combined to break the national record.
Two London Medalists, Including Sun Yang, Miss 1500 Final
2012 Olympic gold medalist and world record holder Sun Yang missed the 1500 free final, finishing 16th in the heats.
Day 7 Prelim All-Star: Ilya Druzhinin Cracks 15 Minute Barrier In 1500
Ilya Druzhinin had a terrific 1500m free this morning that almost saw him make the final out of heat 2.
2016 Rio Olympic Games: Green Diving Pool Closes Friday Morning
The Olympic diving pool in Rio de Janeiro was closed on Friday while FINA works to correct the color and smell.
