Brazil’s Thiago Pereira To Swim Through Tokyo 2020 Olympics
In the slew of post-Olympic retirements, ‘breaks’ and confirmations of continued competition, count Brazil’s Thiago Pereira in the third category.
Katie Ledecky Belongs With Bob Beamon and Secretariat
Charles Hartley writes about why Katie Ledecky belongs in the same category as Bob Beamon and Secretariat.
Jr Pan Pacs Preview: Cody Bybee (video)
At juniors, Cody not only placed top 3 in 3 individual events, but also swam in 3 relays that went top 3
Phelps, Ledecky Among Finalists For Team USA Best of the Games Awards
Swimming fans can cast their votes for Phelps and Ledecky, as well as 8 Team USA favorites from other sports, until September 6th.
Storied Coach Michael Bohl Reacts To Post-Rio Aussie Criticism
Current St. Peters Western Head Coach, Michael Bohl, responds to criticism concerning Australia’s swimming performance at the 2016 Olympic Games.
CAS Upholds Russian Ban from Paralympics
The international Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland has dismissed the appeal by the Russian Paralympic Committee…
Simone Manuel and Lia Neal’s “One Lit Team” USA Music Video
Simone Manuel and Lia Neal can add swimming filmmakers to their already-packed resumes.
Cate Campbell To Undergo Hernia Surgery Upon Return From Rio
World record-holder Cate Campbell swam through a hernia at the Rio Olympics and will require surgery when she returns to Australia, according to a report from the Sydney Morning Herald.
Madi Wilson and Bronte Barratt Hospitalized in Rio for Illness
Aussie Olympic medalists Madi Wilson (pictured) and Bronte Barratt were both hospitalized in Rio today for separate illnesses. Wilson suffered abdominal pain, while Barratt has contracted pneumonia.
Michael Phelps Most Mentioned Athlete on Twitter at the Olympics
Many fans took to Twitter this Olympics, tweeting about the excitement, emotional ups and downs, upsets, and scandals that came along with it all. Below is a summary of the 2016 Olympics through Twitter data.
Additional Sponsors Part Ways With Ryan Lochte
Ryan Lochte is experiencing some major brand fall-out after the Rio ‘robbery’ debacle.
Australia Looks Inward To Dissect Worst Olympic Outing Since 1992
Despite being pegged to earn a top 5 finish among nations in Rio by its national Sports Commission, Australian athletes nabbed just 29 medals to finish 10th in the overall standings.
Longtime Sponsor Speedo Drops Ryan Lochte Amid ‘Robbery’ Scandal
Longtime Ryan Lochte sponsor Speedo USA has announced it is ending its relationship with the 2nd most decorated swimmer of all-time.
JR Pan Pacs Preview: Austin Katz (video)
After a 5th place finish at Olympic Trials in the 200 Back, look for Austin Katz to make some waves in Maui
