Rio Day 6 Medal Table: Surprise Gold for Manuel Big for USA
Simone Manuel co-opted, along with Canadian Penny Oleksiak, the biggest upset of the meet so far in the 100 free
Oleksiak Win Highlights Top Swims From Junior Swimmers on Rio Day 6
A couple of juniors have taken the Olympic stage by a storm, including Canada’s Penny Oleksiak, who has won 4 medals so far in her first Olympic Games.
Penny Oleksiak Breaks World Junior Record In 100 Free Gold Medal Swim
Canadian Penny Oleksiak broke her own world junior record in the women’s 100 free, tying for the gold medal.
Hagino and Wang Become First Asian Men to Medal in the 200 IM
Kosuke Hagino of Japan and Wang Shun of China have become the first two Asian athletes to earn Olympic medals in the men’s 200 IM…
Ryan Lochte To Take A Break After Rio: “I Might Be Back”
Speaking after a disappointing 200 IM run, multi-time world and Olympic champ Ryan Lochte says he will take a break after the Rio Olympics, leaving his future in the sport up in the air.
Phelps Breaks Ties for Most Overall & Gold Individual Medals
Michael Phelps became the Olympian with most individual gold medals and medals of any color with tonight’s victory in the 200 IM.
Asia Recap Day 6: Schooling Poised To Challenge Phelps in 100 Fly
Since making his first Olympic appearance at the London 2012 Games, Singapore’s Joseph Schooling has been a man on a mission. This week in Rio, Schooling aims to become the first ever swimmer from Singapore to earn an Olympic medal.
Missy Franklin & Emily Seebohm Miss Olympic 200 Back Final
Australia’s Emily Seebohm and American Missy Franklin have both missed the Olympic 200 back final, after the two combined to win every World and Olympic title since 2012.
Aussies Shocked By Finishing Off Podium In Women’s 100 Freestyle
The Aussies had a relatively rough night in Rio, with the Campbell sisters coming up short in the 100m freestyle event.
South America Recap: Brazil Could Go Without Medals at Home Games
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…
Chinese Butterflyer Chen Xinyi Fails Doping Test, Brazilian Site Says
Chinese butterflyer Chen Xinyi has failed an anti-doping test taken prior to the Rio Olympics, a Brazilian website is reporting.
Rylov Nabs European, Russian Records En Route To 200 Back Bronze
19-year-old Evgeny Rylov fired off a new European Record and new Russian National Record in the men’s 200m backstroke tonight in Rio.
Katinka Hosszu Cracks 200 Back National Record Again In Semi-Finals
Katinka Hosszu broke her Hungarian record in the 200 back for the second time today and is now the favorite for gold.
Simonas Bilis Breaks Lithuanian Record in 50 Free, Advances to Finals
Simonas Bilis set a new Lithuanian record in the 50 free Thursday evening in Rio.
Africa Recap: Le Clos, Coventry, and Tandy Qualify for Finals
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…
