South America: Medeiros’ Perseverance Inspires on Night 7
Etiene Medeiros (left) is Brazil’s last individual hope for the podium in pool swimming.
2016 Rio Olympic Games: Day Seven Prelims Live Recap
Cate and Bronte Campbell of Australia will get the chance to redeem themselves in the 50m freestyle today after both failing to make the podium in the 100 last night.
Day 7 Finals Preview: Phelps Seeks 5th, Hosszu & Ledecky Eye 4th Golds
Katie Ledecky will look for her second straight 800 free Olympic title tonight.
2016 Olympics: Day 7 Prelims Photo Vault
Thanks to photographer Simone Castrovillari for these Olympic swimming photos.
South America Recap: Brazil Could Go Without Medals at Home Games
2016 RIO OLYMPIC GAMES Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Swimming: August 6-13 Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro Prelims – 9:00 a.m/12:00 p.m…
2016 Rio Olympic Games: Day Five Prelims Live Recap
Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte could possibly be setting up their last Olympic showdown of all time in this event. Phelps is the top seed, the three-time defending Olympic champ, Lochte the world record holder, and they’re not alone in the competition.
South America: Most of Brazil’s Medal Chances Slip Through the Cracks
After a disappointing day for the host country Brazilians, the final hope for a swimming medal seems to lie on Bruno Fratus, who will compete in the men’s 50 free Thursday and (possibly) Friday.
Ustinova, Medeiros Both Miss 100 Back Semis After Anti-Doping Hurdles
Eligibility in question after scrapes with anti-doping enforcement this year, both Russia’s Daria Ustinova and Brazil’s Etiene Medeiros competed in the women’s 100 back, but missed the semifinal cut.
Brazil Releases Criteria for World Short Course Championships
The Brazilian Swimming Federation (CBDA) has released its qualification criteria for the 2016 World Short Course Championships, which will be held in Windsor, Canada from December 6th-11th…
Photo Vault: Brazilian Olympic Team Training Camp in Sao Paulo
Get a peek inside the Brazilian Olympic training camp in Sao Paulo with Satrio Sodre (and Henrique Rodrigues, pictured above).
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As Olympic Doping Cloud Thickens, WaPo Columnist Suggests Delayed Medal Ceremony
As pre-Olympic coverage ramps up across the world’s media outlets, the cloud of doping suspicions only appears to grow stronger. That gathering storm of pessimism and distrust has caused on Washington Post columnist to propose a unique solution.
Brazilian Court of Sports Justice Clears Medeiros’ Doping Violation
One of Brazil‘s premier female swimmers, Etiene Medeiros, has been deemed innocent despite registering a positive result for a banned substance earlier this month….
Brazilian Swimming Federation Confirms Medeiros’ Positive Doping Test
The Brazilian Swimming Federation (CBDA) and the Brazilian Anti-Doping Agency (ABCD) made clear in statements yesterday that Medeiros was not the victim of some clerical issues.
USA Swimming Sends Out Doping Control Reminders Heading Into Trials
USA Swimming has sent out doping control reminders to coaches and swimmers as they prepare for the upcoming US Olympic Trials in Omaha.
