Natalie Coughlin Questions U.S. Relay Selection Decision
American swimmer Natalie Coughlin, a 12-time Olympic medalist who missed qualifying for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, says she was surprised…
Lochte and Phelps: On 12 years of brilliant rivalry and friendship
The rivalry between Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte, an era that ends with tonight’s 200 IM final, is a beautiful example of the unique dynamic of what we call “swim friends.”
Day 6 Prelims Preview: Manaudou’s Time To Shine In Men’s 50 Free
Florent Manaudou finally gets his opportunity to shine individually here in Rio with the men’s 50 free getting underway today.
2016 Rio Olympic Games: Day Five Finals Live Recap
Swimming’s blue ribbon event will give way to a Aussie-American duel with a Canadian somewhere in the middle. Kyle Chalmers and Cameron McEvoy of Australia will be trying to take down both Nathan Adrian and Caeleb Dressel of the United States.
Shouts From the Stands: Nothing’s Changed
Jennie Mack explains how nothing has changed from Rio 1990, to Rio 2016 – as shown in the above picture of the diving competition pool that has turned green.
Dwyer/Haas Full Press Conference post 800 Free Relay (Video)
The most dominant swim of Olympic night four was a classic.
Relay Roundup: Women’s 4×200 Freestyle Relay Split Breakdown
The U.S. women reversed their fortunes to top Australia in the 4×200 freestyle relay last night.
Rio Day 5 Medal Table: Relay Gold Helps USA Lead In All-Sports Table
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…
Top 3 Junior Swimmers in Each Event Through Rio Day 5
While swimmers like Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte continue to add to their Olympic medal career totals, the Rio Olympic Games serve as a first chance for many young swimmers to represent their respective nations on the Olympic stage.
Rio Day 3 Water Polo Roundup: Brazil Men Upset Gold-Favored Serbia
Two big upsets marked Day 3 competition in men’s water polo: Brazil edged Serbia and Croatia lost to Spain.
Kazan vs. Rio: Comparing the 800 Free Relay
2016 RIO OLYMPIC GAMES Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Swimming: August 6-13 Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro…
Rio 2016 Day 6 Scratch Report: France’s Coralie Balmy Out Of 800 Free
Catch the changes to day 6’s line-up in Rio.
Europe Recap Day 5: Belmonte Becomes Oldest Olympic 200 fly Champ
Spain’s Mireia Belmonte Garcia won a thriller of a 200 fly on night 5 in Rio, and her swim breaks a number of landmarks in Olympic history.
ASIA: All of Kazakhstan Will Be Drinking Tonight
Dmitriy Balandin of Kazakhstan was asked how he thought his home country would celebrate, he gave a very honest answer, “I think all of Kazakhstan will be drinking tonight.”
South America Day 5 Recap: Thiago Pereira and the 200 IM Focus
While swimmers like Phelps, Lochte, and Hagino have to keep on eye on several events at once, Pereira has had the edge of focusing on a single event.
