Yulia Efimova’s Agent Says She’ll Appeal Decision to CAS
The agent of World Champion swimmer Yulia Efimova, who on Monday was withdrawn by the Russian Olympic Committee for nomination to…
Can Barred Russian Athletes Appeal IOC Decision?
Yes, they probably can. Here’s what that would look like.
FINA Says World Champs Efimova, Morozov Pulled from Olympic Games
Many anticipated that Yulia Efimova would be pulled from the Olympics, but FINA named 6 other Russian swimmers who also would not be allowed.
Rio Torch Relay Day 82: Four Cities In Southern São Paulo
On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…
Rio 2016 Olympic Preview: Japan Primed For 1-2 Finish In Men’s 400 IM
The Japanese combo of Kosuke Hagino and Daiya Seto will look to end the Americans streak of five straight Olympic gold medals in the 400 IM.
Rio 2016 Olympic Preview: Campbells Look To Go 1-2 In Women’s 100 Free
Newly-minted World Record Holder Cate Campbell of Australia is the one to beat in the women’s 100m freestyle event at the 2016 Olympic Games.
WADA “Disappointed” IOC Didn’t Decline All Russian Athletes’ Entries
In a statement released today, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) expressed its disappointment that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) did…
Rio Olympic Medal Ceremonies Have 3 Styles: Traditional, Pop, & Cool
Check out the 3 different medal ceremony styles set to highlight the 2016 Olympic Games.
Russian Sports Minister to IOC: “We Are Very Grateful”
Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko thinks that the IOC made the right decision today in refraining from implementing a blanket…
USADA: IOC Decision Is “Significant Blow” to Clean Athletes’ Rights
The BBC is reporting that the United States Anti-Doping Association (USADA) said that the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC‘s) decision not…
Aussies Run Into Plumbing, Electrical Problems At Olympic Village
From Aussie’s Chef de Mission Kitty Chiller, “Due to a variety of problems in the Village, including gas, electricity and plumbing I have decided that no Australian Team member will move into our allocated building.”
Another Olympic Entry Error Bumps Israel Into Women’s 400 Free Relay
The Israel women will get a shot at the 400 free relay in Rio instead of Belarus.
Olympic Champion Volkov Cites FINA “Loyalty” to Russian Federation
A well-connected former Russian Olympic medalist says he believes the “loyalty” of FINA will prevail in the decision as to whether Yulia Efimova can compete in the Olympics, in spite of the IOC’s announcement today.
IOC President Bach: Russian Decision a “Twofold Approach”
In a conference call today with media across the world, IOC president Thomas Bach posed the question “how far can you make…
After IOC Ruling, World Champ Efimova Won’t Be Allowed at Olympics
While there is sure to be a long line of appeals and clarifications necessary in interpreting the directive laid out…
