Mack Horton

Scoring the 2016 Olympic Games: Americans Dominated On Both Sides

Scoring the 2016 Olympic Games as if it were an NCAA Championship meet, the Americans blew away the competition amassing nearly 1000 total points.

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As Rio Wraps, Olympic Swimmers Put Back Into Storage Until 2020

With the competitive swimming portion of the 2016 Rio Olympics wrapping up this week, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has begun returning swimmers to their storage unit, where they’ll remain until fans care about swimming again in the year 2020.

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Aussie Medalists Share the Lessons They Learned at the Games

Australians Kyle Chalmers, Emma McKeon, Mack Horton, Maddie Groves and Mitch Larkin share their thoughts on their Olympic experience…

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WATCH: Paltrinieri Wins Italy’s First Olympic Gold in Men’s 1500 Free

Gregorio Paltrinieri of Italy met all expectations in tonight’s 1500m freestyle final, becoming Italy’s first Olympic gold medallist in the event in the history of swimming.

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2016 Rio Olympic Games: Day Eight Finals Live Recap

In the men’s race, it’s the last farewell to Phelps who will be fighting alongside his American teammates to take down the British in an event they have never lost at the Olympic Games

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Aussie Recap: After Gold-Less Final Night In Rio, Team Set To Regroup

The Australian squad didn’t quite have the redemptive Olympics for which it was hoping, leading the coaching staff to already begin discussions on new tactics moving forward.

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Connor Jaeger Becomes 1st American Ever Under 14:40 In Men’s 1500

Connor Jaeger threw down an American record of 14:39.48 to win silver and become the first U.S. athlete ever under 14:40.

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Day 8 Finals Preview: Phelps Goes For Gold One More Time

Michael Phelps will go for one last gold medal tonight in his final career Olympic appearance in the men’s 400 medley relay.

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Australia Looks To End 2016 Olympics With Gold

Although the Australians haven’t had the meet the athletes, coaches or fans had hoped for, there is still a small light at the end of the tunnel for the green and gold.

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Sun Yang Inspired By Phelps: “I Think It’s Amazing and Unbelievable”

China’s Sun Yang cited Michael Phelps as motivation for him to continue swimming into his thirties.

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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.

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Two London Medalists, Including Sun Yang, Miss 1500 Final

2012 Olympic gold medalist and world record holder Sun Yang missed the 1500 free final, finishing 16th in the heats.

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Day 7 Prelims Preview: Campbell Sisters Look To Rebound In 50 Free

The Campbell sisters will look to rebound this morning (or afternoon) in the 50 freestyle after a disappointing 100 freestyle final last night.

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Re-Thinking Leaving Cameron McEvoy Off Aussies’ 4×200 Relay In RIo

Australian swim fans were surprised to see a favorite Aussie, Cameron McEvoy, off of last night’s 4×200 freestyle relay.

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2-for-2: Cate Campbell Breaks Olympic 100 Free Record Again In Semis

Australia’s Cate Campbell continues to look like the class of the field in the women’s sprints, following her Olympic 100 free record from heats with another Olympic record in the semifinals.

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