Previously Suspended Rio Anti-Doping Lab Receives Accreditation
WADA announced today that the Rio lab that was previously suspended has been given its accreditation back in time for the Games.
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2016 Rio Olympics Previews: 2 World Leaders Clash in Women’s 200 Free
Katie Ledecky will attempt to handle Sarah Sjostrom in the 200 free in Rio in a blockbuster showdown between two forces in the sport of swimming.
Second Wave of Reanalysis Reveals 45 New Positive Olympic Tests
A second round of reanalysis of samples from the 2008 Beijing and 2012 London Summer Olympic Games has unveiled 45…
Samsung Olympic Commercial Melds World’s Anthems Into Message of Love
The headlines in the leadup to Rio have all been about the danger of the water, the dangers of Zika,…
Rivalry Set to Light up Rio Olympic Games – The Chad le Clos Story
Chad le Clos’ and Michael Phelps are set to battle in the pool at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.
Rio Torch Relay Day 79: Campinas, Limeira, Rio Claro & Americana
On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…
10 Suspected Terrorists Arrested in Brazil Over Olympic Plots
CNN reported that 10 were arrested in Rio de Janeiro today on a terrorist threat.
US Men Lead Top-3 Olympic Seeds, Women Narrowly Edge Aussies
The US men and women both lead the Olympic swimming psych sheets for seeds in the top-3, but Australia isn’t too far behind for second in both.
Chinese Olympians Must Sign No-Cheat Pledge Before Arriving In Rio
Sun Yang is one of 416 Chinese athletes who reportedly must sign a no-cheat pledge and also score a passing grade on a banned substances test before he can arrive in Rio.
Spanish Olympic Team Hires Private Security Firm for Rio
One of the top concerns as we head towards the 2016 Olympic Games is the security in the host city, Rio de Janeiro. As a result of these concerns, the Spanish Olympic team has hired private security to protect their athletes at the Games.
Park Tae Hwan Entered in 4 Events for Rio, Including 100 Free
Korean Olympian Park Tae Hwan, who was officially given an Olympic bid to Rio after an emergency KOC meeting in early July, is entered in 4 events for the Games. Park’s schedule includes not only his traditional 200, 400, and 1500 free, but also the 100 free.
Grant Hackett Joins Qatar Network’s Olympic Swimming Coverage
Aussie distance legend Grant Hackett will be providing swimming commentary for Qatar’s beIN Sports network this summer.
CAS Rejects Appeal of Russian Athletes on Olympic Ban
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland has upheld the International Association of Athletics Federationis (IAAF) to…
IOC implements measures to safeguard athletes from harassment/abuse
The IOC announces they have taken appropriate steps in order to protect athletes in regards to harassment and abuse in sport.
