IOC Releases Anti-Doping Rules for 2016 Rio Olympic Games
The International Olympic Committee has released a rulebook of its anti-doping policies for next summer’s Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games, complete with testing policies and potential punishments.
Photo Vault: Rio 2016 Open Water Test Event
The official Olympic test event for open water swimming was held on Saturday and Sunday off the Copacabana Beach following the anticipated Olympic racecourse.
Athletes Offer Rave Reviews After Open Water Test Event
While athletes across water sports have universally criticized the quality of the water in Rio de Janeiro ahead of the…
Sailing Federation Threatens to Move Olympic Events From Rio Waters
The International Sailing Federation is expressing major concerns over Rio’s water pollution, to the point where they may recommend the events move to the Atlantic.
Rio Organizers Raise Budget of 2016 Olympic Games
Rio organizers have had to increase the 2016 Olympic Games’ budget due to increase stadium costs.
Rio’s Olympic Aquatics Stadium Scheduled To Be Completed Q1 2016
Rio’s Olympic Aquatics Center is on track to be completed by March, 2016.
No Americans Entered in Next Week’s Olympic Open Water Test Event
Women’s 10km open water World Champion Aurielie Muller is headlining the field for the test event for the 2016 Olympic Games.
Photographers Covering Olympic Test Event Mugged In Rio
Safety and security remain a concern as a new mugging incident is being reported out of Rio.
Rio Olympic heats to begin at 1pm to accommodate late finals sessions
The 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games will hold their preliminary swimming heats at 1:00 in the afternoon, per ESPN, in order to better accommodate the meet’s late-night finals time slot.
IOC Says They Will Not Test For Viruses in Rio’s Olympic Waterways
The International Olympic Committee announced they do not believe testing the viral levels in the Olympic waterways in necessary.
Nathan Adrian To Appear On Special Edition Coca-Cola Cans
Find Nathan Adrian in a grocery store near you very soon!
American Gold Medalists Share Olympic Memories with USA Swimming
In this video posted to USA Swimming’s youtube channel, a group of American gold medalists reflect on their Olympic memories.
One Year Countdown Begins For The Rio 2016 Olympic Games
In exactly one year from now all eyes in the world will be on Rio as the opening ceremonies kick off and the 2016 Olympic Games officially begin.
Should The IOC Move The OW 10k To Protect The Health Of The Athletes?
A possible solution to the water quality issue, however, may be to move the events to a smaller town with less sewage contamination.
IOC President Pleased With Rio 2016 Progress
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach told reporters at the IOC executive board meetings in Kuala Lumpur that he was confident that Rio De Janeiro will put together a great Olympic Games next year.
