CBDA: Olympic Swimming Test Event Location ‘To Be Determined’
Take a look at the specifics of the Olympic swimming test event, the Maria Lenk Trophy, just released by CBDA this week.
IOC To Hand Over Rio Doping Case Rulings To CAS
In the ever-evolving global anti-doping environment, this week the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced a significant change in the handling of positive drug tests rendered during the Rio Olympic Games.
Rio Confident In Olympic Aquatics Stadium’s Readiness For Test Event
Rio organizers are ‘confident’ the Olympic Aquatics Stadium will be ready for April’s test event.
Rio’s Subway At High-Risk Of Not Being Ready In Time For Olympics
The extension of a subway line to Rio’s Olympic Park may not be up and operational come August’s Opening Ceremonies.
Drone Your Way Through Rio’s Olympic Park
Get a ‘bird’s eye’ glimpse into the Rio 2016 Olympic Park, courtesy of the latest video published by Rio 2016 organizers.
USOC Issues Zika Letter To Prospective Olympic Athletes
The USOC has hired two specialists to assist with understanding athlete risk concerning the Zika virus, and has also issued a memo to all prospective U.S. athletes concerning outbreak concerns.
Notes From Mtg With IOC: Rio Aquatic Events Remain In FINA’s Control
28 summer sport International Federations, including FINA, assembled in Lausanne, Switzerland yesterday to review global concerns headed into the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
Marculescu: FINA Is Not Worried About The Games In Rio
Overall, FINA Executive Director Cornel Marculescu says he is “not worried” about the competition in Rio.
FINA Institutes changes to Open Water Temp Rules – After Rio
FINA will not be changing their equipment rules before the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, but at their Bureau meeting in Budapest they did agree to make the necessary changes beginning in September.
01/28/16 In Briefs: Oak Park and River Forest Pool Update, Rio News
The latest precautionary steps to prevent the spread of the zika virus within Rio is included in this edition of In Briefs.
Maria Lenk Championships To Be A Closed Meet
Cesar Cielo will be among those Brazilian swimmers trying to claim FINA “A” cuts at the 2nd Brazilian qualifying meet, the Maria Lenk Open Championships in April.
Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games Ticket Sales Sluggish
Rio organizers have launched an online ticket portal: rio.com/tickets
Less Than 200 Days To Go: Rio By The Numbers (Video)
11 million meals will be served at the 2016 Olympic Games….how many of those will be dished out to swimmers??
Brazil’s Special Safety Secretary Assures Safety At Rio Games
“A very large effort is underway to maintain safety on a daily basis”, says Special Safety Secretary at Brazil’s Ministry for Justice, Andrei Rodrigues.
Latest Cut-back For Rio 2016: No TVs In Athletes Village
Rio organizers are still looking for ways to cut their operating budget just 200 days out from the Olympic Games.
