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.
Russian Olympic Team Members Make Final Rio Tuneup at Russian Cup
Veronika Popova will compete this weekend at the Russian Cup in Moscow.
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,…
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.
Russia Announces Rosters For Mare Nostrum Series
Alexander Krasnykh will be among 21 Russians competing on the Mare Nostrum circuit in early June.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
Men’s 4×200 Free Finals Start Lists Show Major Changes
Ryan Lochte will be joining the USA men’s 4×200 team for this evening’s finals, trying to preserve his team’s streak of gold medals in this event.
Izotov Reigns at St. Petersburg Cup, But Will Not Swim Individually at 2015 Worlds
The St. Petersburg Cup was in full swing in Russia over the weekend, where key members of the Russian team…
American Sprint Freestyle Not Up To Par With World – Medals On The Line
On Friday, USA Swimming posted the following Tweet highlighting the dire challenge of American sprinting so far in 2015. Since then, the situation has gotten even more dire, with Katsumi Nakamura going a 48.41 in the 100m freestyle at the Japan Open.
Russian Olympic Committee Prez Targets Top Three Medal Haul in Rio
Will Yulia Efimova add to Russia’s overall medal standings in the country’s quest to finish overall top three in Rio?
Russian Swimming Federation Names 33 Swimmers To World Championships Roster
After the completion of the 2015 Russian Championships, the Russian Swimming Federation (RSF) has named 33 swimmers to their roster for the 2015 World Championships which will be held in the Russian city of Kazan.
