Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games Ticket Sales Sluggish
Rio organizers have launched an online ticket portal: rio.com/tickets
FINA Announces Olympic Officials For Rio 2016
FINA has announced the team of 22 officials who will judge the swimming portion of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Team USA ‘Not Anticipating’ Changes In Olympic Relay Swimmer Selection
Despite a change in FINA’s rules regarding relay swimmers at the Olympics, USA Swimming says it doesn’t plan to change its selection procedures for the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Less Than 200 Days To Go: Rio By The Numbers (Video)
11 million meals will be served at the 2016 Olympic Games….how many of those will be dished out to swimmers??
Denmark Drops Plans To Hold Olympic Qualifier Late At Night
Jeannette Ottesen is one of many Danish swimmers who will be affected by Denmark’s decision not to run its Olympic-qualifying meet finals at 10 p.m.
Early Look At Rio Olympic Pool Courtesy of Louisville Coach
Louisville Cardinals assistant coach Stephanie Juncker is with one of her athletes at a training camp in Rio de Janeiro, and has passed along some outstanding photos and videos of the 2016 Olympic swimming venue.
IOC Publishes Olympic Code To Govern Cheating, Beginning In Rio
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has published a new document it’s calling the Olympic Movement Code to help prevent “competition manipulation” or cheating, beginning with this summer’s Rio Olympic Games.
Brazil’s Special Safety Secretary Assures Safety At Rio Games
“A very large effort is underway to maintain safety on a daily basis”, says Special Safety Secretary at Brazil’s Ministry for Justice, Andrei Rodrigues.
Latest Cut-back For Rio 2016: No TVs In Athletes Village
Rio organizers are still looking for ways to cut their operating budget just 200 days out from the Olympic Games.
Brazilian Synchro Team Training in Renovated Maria Lenk Pool
Brazil’s Globo.com reports that the Brazilian Olympic synchronized swimming team is training in the newly-renovated Maria Lenk Aquatic Center, confirmation that the Olympic venue is up and running after an extended closure.
Aussie Kylie Palmer Suffers Hand Injury, Must Sit Out 2-3 Weeks
Australian Kylie Palmer, whose last few years have already been marred by a positive doping test and back-and-forth controversy between…
Singapore’s Tao LI Opting Out of Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Singaporean stand-out swimmer, Tao Li, confirmed this week that she will not seek to compete at the upcoming 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Warning To 2016 Rio Spectators: No Hospital Beds Available
Read about the latest issue facing the 2016 Olympic Games host.
Protestors Fill Rio’s Streets 7 Months Before Olympic Games
Protesters opposing transportation price hikes in Brazil took to city streets last week.
Phelps In 200 Free At Trials? Bowman Says “Probably Not”
Bob Bowman – “Phelps should do both the 100 and 200 butterflies and the 200 individual medley.”
