Rio 2016 Olympic Games

2016 Rio Olympic Preview: U.S. Men Overpowering In Medley Relay

The Americans come in as the favorites in the medley relay with lots of talent and depth on all four legs.

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The 5 Quintessential Swimming Storylines For the 2016 Rio Olympics

Has Olympic fever hit yet? Check out this guide to catch up on the 5 biggest stories you need to know to follow all the Olympic swimming action from Rio 2016, beginning Saturday morning.

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Phelps: “I Don’t Know If I’ve Ever Competed In A Clean Sport”

Says Michael Phelps when asked about doping in sport, “I think I can honestly say in my whole career I don’t know if I have ever competed in a clean sport.”

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Rio 2016 Olympic Previews: Men’s 100 Free & The Chase For A 46

With the defending Olympic Champion, 2015 World Champion, and current fastest man of 2016 all throwing their hats into the ring in the men’s 100 freestyle, we could see them push the boundaries of the 47-barrier.

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Rio 2016 Olympic Previews: Phelps Chasing 4-Straight In Men’s 100 Fly

The 2016 Rio Olympics has set the stage for an epic men’s 100 fly showdown, with the defending Olympic champion and World Record holder, reigning world champion, Junior World Record holder, and several other international stars.

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Rio 2016 Olympic Preview: Manaudou Poised To Repeat In Men’s 50 Free

Florent Manaudou will be the favorite to repeat his gold medal performance in the 50 free at the Rio Olympics.

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Rio Announces Musical Performers for Opening Ceremonies

Rio has announced the musical performers who will be starting off the Olympic Games at the Opening Ceremonies.

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CAS Adjourns Efimova Doping Proceedings Until Thursday

Yulia Efimova’s arbitration with the IOC, ROC, and FINA has begun in Rio and been adjourned until Thursday.

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Rio Torch Relay Day 92: Torch Just Across The Bay From Rio

On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…

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CAS Pushes Morozov, Lobintsev Decision to IOC

Nikita Lobintsev (above) and Vlad Morozov, with three Olympic medals between them, will have their Rio 2016 fates pushed off to the IOC.

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Meet the 2016 USA Olympic Swim Team: Simone Manuel

Meet first-time Olympian Simone Manuel.  A sprinter from Sugar Land, Texas, Manuel burst onto the scene as a high schooler, setting American…

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Quotes & Notes From Swimming Australia’s Rio Press Conference

Key Aussie stars offer insight into their squad’s mentality with the Games’ opening ceremony just two days away.

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World #1 Bruno Fratus Says His Back is Healed and Ready for Rio

Bruno Fratus has been battling a back injury since 2008, but says that it is “100%” and ready for Rio.

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Michael Phelps’ Special Edition Shoes Feature Son’s Footprint

There’s something special hidden inside Michael Phelps’ shoes, giving the GOAT some extra motivation in Rio.

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Meet the 2016 USA Olympic Swim Team: Ryan Held

After a big swim in the B-final at the 2015 Summer Nationals, Ryan Held jumped on the radar as an Olympic Team candidate. Held, a first-time Olympian, made another leap in 2016 to earn a spot on the 4×100 freestyle relay

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