Rio 2016 Olympic Games

Step on Deck of Rio 2016’s Olympic Pool

On June 22, 2016 the Australian Olympic Team posted a 360 video on Facebook of the Rio 2016 Olympic Pool….

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2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Return to Prominence In W 200 Fly

2012 Olympian Cammile Adams is the favorite in the 200 Butterfly heading into the 2016 US Olympic Trials.

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Rio 2016 Physical Ticket Stores Now Open In Brazil

The first physical ticket offices have opened this week in host nation Brazil.

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Boudia, Johnson Qualify for Rio in Synchro 10-meter

David Boudia and Steele Johnson have qualified for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games after winning the synchronized 10-meter event Thursday at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Diving.

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Rio Torch Relay Day 52: Várzea Grande and Cuiabá

On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de…

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Rio Unveils Massive Athlete Village in Celebration of Olympic Day

Today Rio released pictures and information on all aspects of the Olympic Village.

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Rio Torch Relay Day 51: Porto Velho, Rondônia

Day 51 of the Olympic torch relay went into Porto Velho, Rondônia.

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Park Tae-Hwan Set To Swim At First Int’l Meet Back From Suspension

Korean Olympian Park Tae-Hwan will be in action at his first international meet since serving his 18-month ban for having tested positively for a prohibited substance back in 2014.

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Why The New Relay Rule Shouldn’t Be A Problem For The American Men

Here is why the Americans shouldn’t be worried about taking six swimmers in the relays to the Rio Games, even after the 400 free relay debacle of 2015.

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2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Weather Forecast – Cooler Than Last Time

This year’s Olympic Trials are looking out to be very hot, similar to those in 2012.

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Rio Torch Relay Day 50: Rio Branco, Acre

On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de…

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Another Sailor Robbed At Gunpoint In Rio; AOC Demands More Security

After 2 members of the Australian Olympic sailing team were robbed at gunpoint in Rio over the weekend, the Australian Olympic Committee is demanding the city beef up security.

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Rio Torch Relay Day 49: Beautiful Backdrop Ends in Tragedy in Amazonas

On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de…

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2016 US Olympic Trials: Ledecky Leads Loaded Field in Women’s 200 Free

The women’s 200 freestyle is absolutely loaded with talent. Okay, every event at the Olympic Trials is ostensibly loaded with talent, but not in the same way that the women’s 200 free is.

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Eligible Russian Athletes May Be Able To Compete Under OLY Committee

IOC President Thomas Bach said, “If there are athletes qualified, then they will compete as members of the team of the Russian Olympic Committee.”

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