World Records Becoming Commonplace Again in swimming – Damage From Suit Era Over
Following the ban on the rubberized suits at the end of 2009 it seemed as though it would be a long time before world records would become commonplace at world class competitions again.
Rio Rapid Fire: Day One Finals
Katinka Hosszu took down what was once thought to be an unbeatable world record en route to her first Olympic medal, a gold in world record timing.
Canadians Break National Relay Record En Route To Olympic Bronze
For the second time today the Canadian women managed to break the national record in the 4x100m freestyle relay, this time dipping under 3:33 and securing an Olympic medal.
Official Russian Swimming Roster For Rio Approved
Among those cleared are a total of 32 swimmers who will be competing at the Games. Both Vlad Morozov and Nikita Lobinstev were given clearance to compete after both being named as part of the “disappearing positives” program revealed in the McLaren report on systematic Russian doping.
First Female Emirati Olympic Swimmer chosen as Flag-Bearer
18 year old Nada al Bedwawi, the first female Emirati Olympic swimmer, has been chosen to be the flag-bearer for…
Chile to Send Two Swimmers to Rio
The Chilean Olympic Committee announced has announced that two swimmers will be representing Chile in the upcoming 2016 Olympic Games.
Rio Torch Relay Day 60: Foz Do Iguaçu
The torch relay continued its journey through Parana on day 60, visiting the city of Foz Do Iguaçu
Rio Torch Relay Day 57: Paruaguaçu Paulista, Marília, Assis & Londrina
On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…
Rio Torch Relay Day 56: Nova Andradina, Alvares Machado & Bataguassu
The Olympic torch relay finished up in Mato Grosso do Sul and moved into São Paulo on day 57.
Rio Torch Relay Day 55: Itaporã, Sidrolândia, Rio Brilhante & Dourados
On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…
Rio Torch Relay Day 54: Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul
The Olympic torch moved into the city of Camp Grande on day 54 of the torch relay.
Rio Torch Relay Day 52: Várzea Grande and Cuiabá
On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de…
Rio Torch Relay Day 51: Porto Velho, Rondônia
Day 51 of the Olympic torch relay went into Porto Velho, Rondônia.
Rio Torch Relay Day 50: Rio Branco, Acre
On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de…
Brazilian Health Minister: “No Scientific Grounds” To Move Olympics
Brazilian Health Minister Richard Barros said there are “no scientific grounds” for relocating the upcoming Olympic Games on Friday.
