After Final Pre-Games Visit IOC Says Everything is Ready to Go in Rio
After the IOC Coordination Commission Chair Nawal El Moutawakel finished her final pre-Games visit to Rio the IOC has stated that “Rio 2016 is ready to welcome the world”…
Rio Torch Relay Day 69: Five Cities On East Coast of Santa Catarina
On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…
South African Athletes Say They Must Foot Most Of Rio Travel Bill
Despite a recent monetary influx to their nation’s Olympic Committee, South African athletes hoping to medal in Rio are still reportedly stuck footing most of their own Olympic bills.
Texas Longhorns – Olympic Trials Video
University of Texas Longhorns women made a video that captures their memories of the 2016 U.S Olympic Trials.
Eddie Reese Set To Join Singapore’s Olympic Coaching Staff
Singapore’s National Olympic Council has announced it will be including University of Texas Men’s Swimming Head Coach Eddie Reese on its 2016 Olympic Games coaching staff.
Michael Phelps Talks 400 Free Relay, Taper Strategy, and Boomer (Video)
On Sunday afternoon, Olympic great Michael Phelps sat down to answer fans’ questions on Facebook Live. In the video, he talked about his training in the lead up to Rio and the challenges that lie ahead at the Games, specifically the men’s 400 free relay.
Dutch Swimming Technical Director Joop Alberda Won’t Join Team in Rio
Joop Alberda, the Technical Director of the Dutch Swimming National Federation, will not join the team’s delegation to the 2016…
Catch Aussie Cameron McEvoy On His Journey To Rio
“The Professor” Cameron McEvoy has been a special force in the pool from an early age.
Guam Names 2 NCAA-Based Swimmers to 2016 Olympic Roster
Guam has announced its two Universality selections for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, with both athletes…
Olympic Pool Set to Open July 25th
The Olympic Park Aquatic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil will open on July 25th, following its final FINA inspection.
Singapore’s 3-Person Olympic Roster Smallest In 30 Years
Despite being led by Joseph Schooling, the most successful Singaporean swimmer of all-time, the nation will only bring 3 swimmers to Rio.
Meet Naomi Grand’Pierre, Haiti’s First Woman to Swim at the Olympics
On Tuesday, July 5th, University of Chicago sophomore-to-be Naomy Grand’Pierre got a life-changing call from her mother. She was confirmed to compete in Rio.
Rio Torch Relay Day 67: Seven Cities In Eastern Rio Grande do Sul
On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…
Electricity & Creativity: Molly Hannis’s Outside The Box Path To Rio
Molly Hannis is electric. The rangy speed breaststroker and her coach talk pacing, explain skipped underwater pullouts and respond to legality criticism in the lead-up to the Rio Olympics.
Carter Joins Bovell In Representing Trinidad & Tobago In Rio
USC Trojan Dylan Carter joins countryman George Bovell in representing Trinidad & Tobago this summer in Rio.
