Peaty, Hosszu mit Fabelweltrekorden bei Olympia
Olympische Spiele 2016 Rio Rio de Janeiro, Brasilien Schwimmen: 6. bis 13. August Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio…
Canadian Stashes Toonie in the Liner of the Pool for Good Luck
Andrew Tiffany, who worked on the Olympic Aquatic Stadium, placed a toonie in the liner of the pool hoping that it will bring Canadians swimmers good luck in Rio…
Rio 18-&-Under Medalists: Canada Leads Day 1 w/ Oleksiak & Ruck
16-year-olds Penny Oleksiak (pictured) and Taylor Ruck were each members of the Canadian bronze-medal 400 free relay, leading their country to top our 18-and-under medal table after day one.
Efimova Award Decision Released
On July 30th Russian Swimmer Yulia Efimova filed an application with CAS against the IOC, ROC, and FINA. This application stated…
Hosszu and Peaty Both Destroy World Records on Day One in Rio
Hungarian Katinka Hosszu and Adam Peaty of Great Britain both broke world records in an impressive fashion…
World Records Becoming Commonplace Again in swimming – Damage From Suit Era Over
Following the ban on the rubberized suits at the end of 2009 it seemed as though it would be a long time before world records would become commonplace at world class competitions again.
North America Recap Day 1: Canada Wins First Relay Medal In 24 Years
The Canadians won their first Olympic relay medal in 24 years today in the women’s 4×100 free.
Rio 2016 Medals Table: AUS Gets Most Golds, USA Gets Highest Total on Day 1
Following the first night of swimming competition at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Australia leads the gold medal race, becoming the only nation to win multiple golds with their 2 wins in tonight’s finals session.
Rio Day 1 Water Polo Roundup: Croatian Men Take Down Team USA
A Serbia-Hungary tie highlighted yesterday’s water polo competition, along with a victory for Croatia over the American men.
2016 Olympics Pick ‘Em Contest, Day 1 Results
2016 RIO OLYMPIC GAMES Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Swimming: August 6-13 Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro…
Rio Rapid Fire: Day One Finals
Katinka Hosszu took down what was once thought to be an unbeatable world record en route to her first Olympic medal, a gold in world record timing.
Aussie Mack Horton Heats Up Rivalry With China’s Sun Yang
Mack Horton and Sun Yang are two intense rivals both in the pool and on the deck.
2016 Olympics Day 1 Twitter Recap: You Need to Follow Leslie Jones
Leslie Jones loves Maya Dirado– though she has referred to her as both “Myra” and “Mia” today.
Canadians Break National Relay Record En Route To Olympic Bronze
For the second time today the Canadian women managed to break the national record in the 4x100m freestyle relay, this time dipping under 3:33 and securing an Olympic medal.
Adam Peaty Swims 2nd-Fastest 100 Breast Ever In Semi-Finals
Adam Peaty swam the 2nd fastest 100 breast ever to qualify 1st out of the semi-finals.
