WADA Revokes Accreditation of Rio Lab; One of Only Two in South America
WADA has withdrawn accreditation from one of only two labs in South American capable of testing samples.
Julio Delamare Complex in Rio Spared from Olympic Destruction
The Estadio Maracana in Rio de Janiero needs a new parking lot, but one of the country’s major pools won’t be sacrificed to build it. (Photo: Brazilian Government)
Phelps Wishes He Had Been on Worlds 400 Free Relay – Video Interview
Phelps doesn’t like seeing his country lose (4×100 free relay) knowing he could’ve madeup the difference. Phelps surely feels a slight twinge from the 2012 London Olympic loss in this event, when the French upset Team USA because of Yannick Agnel’s exceptional anchor (46.74 split). (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Kirsty Coventry Announces Plans to Train at SwimMAC for 2016 Olympics
With her wedding coming up in just over a week, on August 10th, Zimbabwean sporting hero Kirsty Coventry announced today on…
Sebastiaan Verschuren, Joost Reijns are Moving On to Rio (VIDEO)
The elite Dutch swimmers are ready for Rio, and they’re ready for you to watch their awesome music video as well. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Olympic Swimmers Give Back in Honor of Newtown, CT
Swim News: “Anthony Ervin, Kara Lynn Joyce, Kim Vandenberg and Connecticut’s own Madison Kennedy will be at the Hopkins School Pool from 1-5pm this Sunday to teach, but also to honor the families hit by tragedy in Newtown, CT.” (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
After Receiving a Refund for Their Travels Expenses the South Africans are Off to World Championships
Upon qualifying for the World Short Course Championships South African swimmers were told they would have to pay close to…
USAS Convention: Frank Busch Considering Capping Numbers, Not Times, For Trials
Frank Busch rattled the House of Delegates meeting on Wednesday morning when discussing the 2016 Olympic Trials. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
What Changes Will Reshape the Sport Before Rio 2016
As Michael hands off to Missy, what fundamental changes might we see in swimming by 2016? (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
THE NEXT LAP?
Now that the 2012 Olympics have ended and we have had some time to reflect on what was certainly something…
Reports: IOC Strongly Considering 50’s for 2016 Olympics
American Jessica Hardy is the world’s best 50 breaststroker, but has never had the chance to prove it on the Olympic stage. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
