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…
IOC Opts Not to Ban Russia from Olympics
Hannah Hecht contributed to this report. In a conference call on Sunday from Switzerland, IOC president Thomas Bach made the…
Rio 2016 Olympic Previews: Horton Threatens Sun Repeat In M 400 Free
The men’s 400 freestyle at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games looks like it’ll bring a lot more competition than the field in 2012, with 8 men already under 3:45 this year.
U.S Olympic Committee Announces 555- member 2016 U.S Olympic Team
Team USA features 191 returning Olympians, 68 Olympic champions, for a total of 555 members for the 2016 Olympic games.
Rio Torch Relay Day 81: Praia Grande, São Vicente, Santos & Guarujá
On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…
UPDATED: Daily Mail Reports Prove False
The Daily Mail is reporting that the IOC will announced tomorrow a ban of the Russian Federation from the 2016 Olympics, with possible exceptions for certain athletes who have met a higher testing standard.
America Joins Australia In Olympic Time Zone Practical Preparations
With their fancy sunglasses and blackout curtains, Australia isn’t the only swimming nation to bring timezone effect-combating gear to the…
Pan Am Games Champs Canada Left Out of Synchro Olympic Team Event
Natalie Ischenko (above) and her partner Svetlana Romashina will seek to defend their Olympic duet gold, pending the IOC’s decision on the Russian Federation’s wholesale participation in the Games.
2016 Rio Olympics Preview: American Women on WR Hunt in 800 Free Relay
The American quartet will be chasing gold as well as the Chinese World Record of 7:42.08.
Russian Grigory Tarasevich Tests Positive For Meldonium, Avoids Ban
Russian swimmer Grigory Tarasevich, who competes for the University of Louisville stateside, has tested positive for meldonium, but will not face any punitive bans.
Putin Calls for National Russian Anti-Doping Commission
Without addressing the WADA report that confirms state-sponsored doping in Russia, Vladimir Putin has called for a new Russian anti-doping commission.
Rio Torch Relay Day 80: Torch Closes In On City of São Paulo
On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…
2016 Rio Olympics Preview: Kaneto Favored in 200 Breast Sans Americans
Japans Rie Kaneto is the only sub-2:20 performer this year, and will look to lead an Olympic final without any Americans.
First World Record Attempt in Olympic City
The first world record attempt in the Olympic City will be made days before the Opening Ceremonies even begin–…
