IAAF Upholds Suspension of Russian Athletics Federation for Olympics
Russian Track & Field athletes won’t be allowed to compete in Rio, barring a last-minute reprieve at an IOC summit next week in Lausanne.
Interview with Janet Evans at Women’s Water Polo Unveiling (Video)
Janet Evans, Vice-Chair and Director of Athlete Relations for Los Angeles’ bid for the 2024 Summer Olympics, was on hand…
Two Members of Refugee Olympic Team Present as Olympic Village Opens
On Wednesday, June 15th, 2016, the Olympic Village for the Rio Games officially opened. According to a release on the Rio…
50 Days Out From Rio: A Look At The History of the Men’s Olympic 50 Free
Today marks 50 days from the start of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. So to commemorate, we’re looking back at every men’s medalist in the 50 freestyle throughout Olympic history.
2016 U.S. Olympic Women’s Water Polo Team Announced in Los Angeles
USA Water Polo announced the 13 players who will make up Team USA at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro during a press conference at LA84 Foundation on Thursday.
Spain Expands Final Olympic Roster From 12 to 23
Bruno Ortiz (above) and his brother Miguel have been added to the final Spanish swimming roster for the 2016 Olympic Games.
300+ Members of Chinese Olympic Team to Prepare for Rio in Sao Paulo
It was announced that a huge portion of the Chinese Olympic team will travel to Brazil soon to begin final…
Check Out the Refugee Olympic Team Facebook Page
The Refugee Olympic Team has its own Facebook page.
Ranking The World Records Heading Into Rio: Men’s Edition
Michael Phelps will be searching for his first world record since 2009 this summer at his fifth and final Olympics.
Rio 2016 Reveals New Slogan – “A New World”
Thomas Bach (suit) meets with young Brazilians in hopes of impacting the country’s future.
NCAA Diving Champ Will Not be Able to Compete at US Trials
Ohio State’s Colin Zeng will not be able to compete for the US in Rio this summer because he will not receive a green card in time.
Russia Includes Yulia Efimova on Approved Olympic Roster
The Russian Swimming Federation has confirmed its roster for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games at its meeting on June 7th,…
Rio Organizers Launch Official 2016 Olympic, Paralympic Medals
The front of the medals features “Rio 2016” surrounded by laurel leaves – a symbol of victory in ancient Greece. The back of the medals feature the Greek goddess of victory, Nike.
As Efimova Awaits Ruling, Tennis Player Maria Sharapova Files Appeal to CAS
Yulia Efimova (above) still hasn’t heard a decision from the FINA Doping Panel.
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Empire Threatened In M 200 Freestyle
SwimMAC Elite’s Ryan Lochte leads the loaded field of men’s 200m freestyle headed for battle in Omaha.
