Rio Torch Relay Day 74: From Paraná to São Paulo
On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…
Aussie Cameron McEvoy Drops 200 Free In Rio
The fastest 100m freestyler ever in a textile suit, Cameron McEvoy, has decided to drop the men’s 200m freestyle from his Rio repertoire.
U.S. Trials’ Impact On World’s Top 5 In Each Event: Men’s Edition
Josh Prenot represents America’s only swimmer to hold a top time in the world heading into Rio.
After Summit, FINA “Concerned” About Calls to Ban Russia from Olympics
FINA, the world governing body for aquatic sports, has released a statement outlining their “concern” for calls from American and…
Tony Azevedo Has The Answers, But Test Your Own Olympic Knowledge
Do you know which 2 events were added to Rio 2016?
Park Tae Hwan Lands In Orlando For Pre-Rio Camp
Fresh off winning his appeal with the Court Arbitration of Sport (CAS), Korean swimmer Park Tae Hwan is on his way to Orlando, Florida for his final training before leaving for Brazil on July 31st.
Rio 2016 Olympics Preview: Sarah Sjostrom Looking Like Ledecky In 100 Fly
Sarah Sjostrom has put up so many fast swims in butterfly that have pushed the boundaries of reality in the sport– she’ll attack the 100 fly in Rio, and the WR is very much so in danger.
After Missing 5th Olympics, Schoeman Named Coach of T&T Olympic Team
Roland Schoeman, who has competed at the last four Olympic Games, has been named the head coach of the Trinidad…
Lochte Gets A Tan, Ledecky Finds Date In Phelps Facebook Video
Michael Phelps’s latest Facebook live broadcast comes from the Team USA training camp in San Antonio and features a number of high-profile cameos.
As Olympic Doping Cloud Thickens, WaPo Columnist Suggests Delayed Medal Ceremony
As pre-Olympic coverage ramps up across the world’s media outlets, the cloud of doping suspicions only appears to grow stronger. That gathering storm of pessimism and distrust has caused on Washington Post columnist to propose a unique solution.
U.S. Olympic Swimmers Get Visit From Coach Popovich, Tony Parker
Michael Phelps takes a break from training camp to pose with San Antonio Spurs Head Coach Gregg Popovich and star player Tony Parker.
Rio 2016 Olympic Previews: Peaty Smashing Records In Men’s 100 Breast
Great Britain’s Adam Peaty will be chasing Olympic gold after setting the 100 breast World Record with a herculean 57.92 in 2015.
Watch Inspirational Video For Katy Perry’s Olympic Song ‘Rise’
“I won’t just survive, you will see me thrive.” – Words within Katy Perry’s new song ‘Rise’, which will be featured in NBC Olympic coverage.
Scott Volkers To Coach Brazilian Pre-Olympic Camp Despite Olympic Ban
Swim coach Scott Volkers, who was accused of sexual abuse by three former female swimmers in Australia, will take part in the Brazilian national team’s pre-Olympic camp, though he will not be coaching on deck at the Olympics themselves.
Rio 2016 Releases Last Big Batch of Event Tickets Ahead of Games
Yesterday Rio released 100,000 tickets to events and sold out competitions, marking the last big release of tickets before the Games.
