The Official SwimSwam Ballot For The 2016 Golden Goggle Awards
SwimSwam’s take on the 2016 Golden Goggle Awards nominees.
Michael Phelps Nominated For 5 Golden Goggle Awards
Michael Phelps leads all athletes with 5 Golden Goggles nominations, per the official ballot released by USA Swimming today.
2016 U.S. Olympic Team Gets Their Day at the White House
2016 Olympic Champion and 100 backstroke World Record holder Ryan Murphy checked in live from the White House on Thursday as…
Manuel Selected as “Homefield Advantage Captain” for Houston Texans
This past Sunday Simone Manuel was named an honorary captain of the National Football League’s Houston Texans in their pre-season game against the Arizona Cardinals in Houston
David Plummer To Sound Gjallarhorn At First Game In New Vikings Stadium
U.S. Olympic gold medalist David Plummer has been picked to sound the Gjallarhorn Sunday at the first ever game for the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings in their brand new stadium.
Ryan Murphy Breaks Elusive 100 Back World Record On Medley Relay
Ryan Murphy led off the American 400 medley relay in a new world record of 51.85 in the men’s 100 back.
2016 Rio Olympic Games: Day Three Finals Live Recap
The heated grudge-match between Lilly King and Yulia Efimova will take place last night.
TritonWear Race Analysis: 2016 Olympics Men’s 100 Backstroke
TritonWear brings you the 2016 Summer Games with daily in-depth race analysis of every final.
Ryan Murphy Sets New Olympic Record with 51.97 100 Back
On day 3 of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Team USA newcomer Ryan Murphy won his first ever Olympic gold medal in Olympic Record fashion.
North America Recap Day 3: Ryan Murphy Extends U.S. Streak In 100 Back
Ryan Murphy extended the Americans streak to six consecutive gold medals in the men’s 100 backstroke.
Rio Rapid Fire: Day Three Finals
Repping the stars n’ stripes Ryan Murphy of the USA managed to continue a longstanding tradition of American excellence in the 100m backstroke with a gold medal performance. His 51.97 makes him the fastest textile swimmer of all time in the event and ranks as the second fastest performance ever only behind Aaron Peirsol’s world record.
Fu Yuanhui, Xu Jiayu Set Chinese Records in 100 Backstroke
Fu Yuanhui and Xu Jiayu both set Chinese records in the 100 meter backstroke tonight in two electrifying and surprising finals that put both swimmers on the podium.
Rio Day 3 Medal Table: Dominant Medal Haul for Team USA
Lilly King won a historical battle against Yulia Efimova tonight, adding one more gold to the USA total.
2016 Olympics: Day 3 Finals Photo Vault
Thanks to Simone Castrovillari for these Olympic swimming photos.
Finals Preview: Women’s 100 Breast, Men’s 100 Back Headline Night 3
World record watch will be on again tonight in the men’s 100 back.
