Rio 2016 Olympic Games

Paralympic Swimmer Pin Xiu Yip Selected As Singapore’s Flag Bearer

Singaporean swimmer Pin Xiu Yip has been selected as her nation’s flag bearer at the 2016 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony in Rio.

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Rio Torch Relay Day 78: Torch Continues Through São Paulo

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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Video: A Day at Olympic Camp w/ Calvyn Justus & the South African Team

Rocket launches, body surfing, Pokemon, and more: spend a day with South African Olympic team members at their training camp in Cocoa Beach, Florida.

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Russian Anti-Doping Adviser to Sports Minister Suspended

The chief Anti-Doping Adviser to the head of the Russian Sports Ministry has been suspended after the release of the…

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Phelps, Ledecky, Jaeger Lend Voices To Hot Swim Jam (Video)

Add some pep to your day by watching your favorite swim stars mash-up with DJ Flula in a new Rio jam.

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Despite DQ at Trials, Santo Condorelli Will Swim 100 Fly in Rio

With the 100 fly now on his roster, Condorelli will swim 4 races in Rio. His Olympic lineup includes the 100 fly, 50 and 100 freestyles, and the 400 free relay.

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Belmonte Entered in 5 Individual Events for Rio, Races Hosszu in 3

Mireia Belmonte may spend more time racing than any other female swimmer at the Olympics this August, excluding open water. Her individual event schedule will include a total of 12 swims spread across the first seven days of competition, culminating in 4,400 total meters spent racing.

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Greek Federation Says FINA Reinstates Vourna After Gaffe

It appears as though Greek swimmer Kristel Vourna may be competing in Rio after all.

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FINA Releases Full Swimming Entry Lists for 2016 Summer Olympic Games

The entry sheets for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games have been released.

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Wallace, Lloyd Entered In 200 IM, Walker-Hebborn In 100 Back For GB

Despite finishing 6th at British Olympic Trials, Dan Wallace will compete in the 200 IM in Rio.

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Kosuke Hagino To Swim 3 Individual Events In Rio

Kosuke Hagino will swim just three individual events at the 2016 Olympics in Rio.

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At Least 3 Swimmers Entered in Olympics Don’t Meet FINA Qualifications

Update: since original posting, our readers have identified a 3rd swimmer that shouldn’t qualify by the same standards as below…

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Katinka Hosszu Entered in 5 Events for 2016 Olympic Games

Hungarian superstar Katinka Hosszu has entered 5 individual events for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games that begin on August 6th, 2016…

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Michael Phelps Named U.S. Olympic Team Captain for the First Time

For the first time in his 5-Olympic career, Michael Phelps will be a captain of the U.S. Olympic Swim Team in Rio.

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Rio Torch Relay Day 77: Five More Cities In São Paulo

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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