Danila Izotov

Day 4 Relay Speculation: Lochte, Conger, Phelps…Pick Two

The U.S. coaching staff has a decision on their hands about what to do with the men’s lineup in the 800 free relay tonight.

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Day 4 Relay Lineups: Lochte Makes Rio Debut In 800 Free Relay Prelims

2016 RIO OLYMPIC GAMES Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Swimming: August 6-13 Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro…

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Day 2 Relay Speculation: Top 4 Teams To Make Changes In Men’s 4×100 Fr

We will likely see former Cal teammates Nathan Adrian and Anthony Ervin contest the 400 free relay final tonight for the U.S.

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No Morozov, But Russia Still First In 4×100 Free Relay Heats

Former world champ Vlad Morozov sat out of prelims of the men’s 4×100 free relay, but his Russian team still managed to qualify first overall.

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Rio 2016 Olympics Preview: Wide Open Men’s 200 Freestyle Battle Begins

Can China’s Sun Yang prevent France’s Yannick Agnel from defending his 200m freestyle Olympic gold? Britain’s James Guy and America’s Conor Dwyer may have something to say about it.

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Seven Russian Athletes Banned Could Have Profound Effect On Medal Haul

The seven swimmers banned from the Russian Olympic team could have a profound effect on the teams medal count.

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Russian Olympic Team Members Make Final Rio Tuneup at Russian Cup

Veronika Popova will compete this weekend at the Russian Cup in Moscow.

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Russia Includes Yulia Efimova on Approved Olympic Roster

The Russian Swimming Federation has confirmed its roster for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games at its meeting on June 7th,…

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Izotov Collects Four Golds At Cup of Russia Stage Two

Danila Izotov picked up four gold medals at Stage 2 of the Cup of Russia in Rostov-on-Don.

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Russia Announces Rosters For Mare Nostrum Series

Alexander Krasnykh will be among 21 Russians competing on the Mare Nostrum circuit in early June.

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34 Make Russian Olympic Team, Jury’s Still Out On 5 (Counting Efimova)

The names are out for the Russian Olympic team. 34 swimmers are officially going to Rio, 4 have another chance at Euros, and, if her suspension falls through, Efimova will jump onto the roster automatically.

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Morozov Tops 100 Free Field At Day 4 Prelims of Russian Trials

Vladimir Morozov had his first individual swim of the meet this morning in the men’s 100 freestyle.

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Russian Olympic Trials: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

There are Russia Olympic team spots in four events on the third day of the Russian Olympic Trials…

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2016 Russian Olympic Trials: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Danila Izotov will compete in the men’s 200 free semi-finals at day 2 finals in Russia.

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Rylov Impresses At Day 2 Prelims of Russian Olympic Trials

Evgeny Rylov posted an 8th ranked 53.25 in the 100 back this morning, putting him well under the Russian Olympic qualifying standard.

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