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.
USA Synchro Names Alvarez, Koroleva as 2016 Olympic Qualification Duet
USA Synchro has selected Anita Alvarez (Kenmore, N.Y.) and Mariya Koroleva (Concord, Calif.) as the duet for the 2016 U.S. Olympic qualification synchronized swimming team.
France Releases (Very Fast) Selection Standards for Rio 2016
France’s Florent Manaudou is one of the few swimmers with times that meet the Federation’s new standards for qualification to Rio.
FINA Medical Committee Reports No Health Issues From Rio Test Event
There have been no reports to FINA of health issues after swimmers took to the controversial Rio waters last month, the organization says.
Rio de Janeiro Mayor Responds to FINA’s Grievances
As reported yesterday, FINA issued a letter to 2016 Rio Olympic Games organizers lashing out at what it described as…
About-Face: FINA Now Identifies Potential Health Risks In Rio’s Waters
FINA says the aquatic conditions in Rio’s venues are ‘substandard.’
Aussie Swimmers Update Press On Rio Protocol Camp Experience (Video)
How well is eating dinner at 1am going for the Aussies?
Rio 2016 Venue Construction Progress: Updated Time Lapse Video
Catch some time-lapsed footage of how the construction is coming along now that we’re just under a year away from the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
David Marsh Calls FINA Interpretation on Lochte’s Underwaters “Disappointing”
After being named Head Coach of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team, Dave Marsh touched on one of the controversial issues surrounding SwimMAC’s Ryan Lochte this summer.
Rowdy Talks to 2016 U.S. Olympic Men’s Coach Bob Bowman (Video Interview)
Bowman will be leading the US Olympic team for the first time in his career, but he is not new to the Olympic scene.
Marsh And Bowman Discuss Their Roles As Head Olympic Coaches
“Bob and David are two of the most dynamic, innovative and well-respected coaches in our sport.” said USA National Team Director Frank Busch
David Marsh, Bob Bowman Named Head Coaches Of 2016 US Olympic Team
With 291 days remaining before the start of the 2016 US Olympic Team Trials and 330 days before the opening ceremonies of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, USA Swimming has officially named the 2016 US Olympic staff.
Le Clos: “Phelps And I Are the Favorites Next Year”
Of his gold medal-winning 100m butterfly race in Kazan, Le Clos says, “I wanted to show everybody that it [the 200 fly] was just a bad race, so I was just happy with the way I bounced back.”
Australian Olympic Committee To Enforce Stilnox Ban Prior to Rio
The Australian Olympic Committee has altered its restrictions on ‘hypnotic’ medications for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, in light of the fallout from the post-London organizational review.
