CBDA Release Brazilian Olympic Qualifying Criteria
In an announcement dated October 19th, 2015 the CBDA outlined the criteria that has been put in place to select the…
Direct Sales of 2016 Olympic Games Tickets Opens Today
As of today at 10 am GMT the second phase of sales for the Rio Olympic Games has begun…
Russian Team Sets Sights On São Caetano do Sul Camp En Route To Rio
Russia’s Olympic swimming squad will train in São Caetano do Sul, Brazil before its final stop in Rio de Janeiro…
Spanish Selection Standards For Rio Follow Speedy Trend
Miguel Ortiz is one of Spain’s elite who will be vying for a spot on the Rio 2016 roster.
Rio Organizers Opt Not To Conduct Viral Tests Of Water Venues
Rio’s organizing committee announced Friday, October 16th that it will not be undertaking any viral tests of its waters.
IOC To Hold Ceremony To Honor Athletes Robbed of Medals By Drug Cheats
In an effort to continue to promote clean competition within sports, the International Olympic Committee President Sir Craig Reedie has vowed…
Le Clos: “I Am Not Afraid Of Michael Phelps”
Chad Le Clos says he has respect for Michael Phelps, but he is not afraid of him.
Kirsty Coventry Attends IOC Athletes’ Forum This Week
Olympic gold medalist from Zimbabwe, Kirsty Coventry, is participating in the 7th International Olympic Committee (IOC) International Athletes’ Forum this…
Less Than 1 Yr Out, Rio 2016 Organizers Slash Budget, Volunteer Force
Amid a severe economic crisis plaguing the site country of Brazil, Rio 2016 Olympic Game organizers met in a series…
Rio 2016 Online Store Set To Open Globally February 2016
First, fans were able to vote on the 2016 Rio Olympic and Paralympic Games mascots’ names. Then, the characters, ‘Tom’…
Swimming New Zealand Firms Up Coaching Staff Leading Up To Rio
Clive Power, interim head coach of Swimming New Zealand, will remain in his role through the Rio 2016 Olympics.
USA Swimming’s Cassidy, Gordon, Thomas Selected as Olympic Officials
FINA has selected longtime USA Swimming volunteers Stephen “Sid” Cassidy, Cecil Gordon and Jay Thomas as officials for next summer’s Olympics Games.
In Briefs 09/29/15: Rio Accommodation Concerns, UK Funding Cuts Loom
Get in the know on possible UK funding cuts, potential accommodation problems in Rio for 2016 and more in this edition of In Briefs.
Low Budget, Big Culture Are Themes Of Rio Opening & Closing Ceremonies
The Rio Opening Ceremony’s budget is estimated to be 10% that of London’s in 2012.
Swimming Australia Releases 2016 Olympic Trials Time Standards
Swimming Australia recently released the time standards to compete at the 2016 Australian Swimming Championships, but they may not be what you were expecting from the dolphins.
