Rio 2016 Olympic Games

Additional Key Personnel Resignations Plague Rio

Two key Brazilian personnel have announced their resignations on the heels of our report last month regarding the nation’s Sports…

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What It Means To Represent Australia In Rio

Emma McKeon is among the Aussie squad members speaking on what a Rio berth would mean to them in the context of Australia’s storied swimming past.

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2016 Japanese Olympic Trials Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

We’ll get our first glimpse of Ryosuke Irie as he takes on the 100 backstroke field on day 2 of the Japanese Olympic Trials.

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Larkin Knows Murphy Lurks As Olympic Trials Approach

Aussie Mitch Larkin already has his sights on making the first move against potential Rio backstroking rival American Ryan Murphy.

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8-Time London Gold Medalist Freney Won’t Swim Rio Paralympic Games

11-time Paralympic medalist Jacqueline Freney will not compete in this summer’s Rio Paralympic Games due to a medical issue.

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Rio Hypothetical: Ryan Lochte Vs. Kosuke Hagino In 400 IM

Should Ryan Lochte choose to swim the 400 IM at U.S. Trials and make the event’s final in Rio, a thrilling battle between the American and Japanese powerhouse Kosuke Hagino may be a highlight of the entire Olympic meet.

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Kitajima Keeps Engine Running At Japanese Olympic Trials

33-year-old Kosuke Kitajima dips under a minute in the 100m breaststroke for the first time in almost 2 years.

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On-Fire 15-Year-Old Rikako Ikee Lowers Own 100 Fly Japanese NR

15-year-old Japanese sprinter Rikako Ikee is simply a girl on fire.

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2016 Japanese Olympic Trials Day 1 Finals Recap

Kosuke Hagino threw down a monster 4:09.80 in prelims of the men’s 400 IM and then scored a 4:08.90 to take gold and put the world on notice.

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2016 Japanese Olympic Trials Day 1 Prelims Recap

The 2016 Japan Swim (Japanese Olympic Trials) kick-off today in Tokyo, with two big guns – Daiya Seto and Kosuke Hagino – highlighting the very first event.

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Think the French Rio-Qualifying Times Are Tough? Check Great Britain’s

If world record holder Adam Peaty is on point during British Olympic Trials, he shouldn’t have a problem qualifying for Rio under GBR’s strict time standards. But, other event winners may not be so lucky.

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Australian Medalist Bronte Barratt To Retire After Rio Games

Bronte Barratt, Australia’s 200 and 400 meter free Olympic medalist, announces her retirement after her appearance in the Rio Games.

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New Zealand Olympic Trials Conclude With 6 Swimmers Qualified For Rio

Kiwi swimmer Matthew Stanley raced his way to the top of the podium in the men’s 100m freestyle on the final night of his nation’s Olympic Trials in Auckland.

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Wicked-Fast Talent On Tap For Japanese Olympic Trials (Preview)

Although perhaps not as deep within each event as other nations, the talent sprinkled among the Japanese team is utterly fierce and will most definitely be in the mix for medals in Rio.

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España Anuncia Nadadores Clasificados a Juegos Olímpicos

La Comisión Técnica de Natación de la Real Federación Española de Natación dio a conocer el día de ayer la lista oficial de nadadores clasificados a los Juegos Olímpicos Río 2016.

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