Katinka Hosszu Sets Olympic Record In 200 IM Winning Third Gold Medal
Iron Lady Katinka Hosszu blasted another Olympic record in the finals of the women’s 200 IM this evening en route to her third gold medal of these Rio Olympics.
European Recap Day 4: A Great Night for Britain
After tonight’s events the British team has now surpassed the the total number of medals, one silver and two bronze, that they won at the 2012 Olympic Games in London…
Siobhan-Marie O’Connor Slams British Record for 200 IM Silver
Siobhan-Marie O’Connor broke the British record that she set in semifinals yesterday en route to the 200 IM Olympic silver.
Rio Rapid Fire: Day Four Finals
The heated rematch of Michael Phelps and Chad le Clos was one of the most anticipated events of the 2016 Olympic Games. Phelps would not lose, taking things out ahead of the field and holding on to win his 20th Olympic gold with a time of 1:53.36. Phelps now has four individual medals in the 200 fly.
Day 4 Finals Preview: Phelps & Le Clos Set For Epic Battle In 200 Fly
Michael Phelps and Chad Le Clos will do battle tonight in what could be the race of the Games.
2016 Rio Olympic Games: Day Three Finals Live Recap
The heated grudge-match between Lilly King and Yulia Efimova will take place last night.
European Recap Day 3: The Iron Lady Tests Her Metal
Hungarian Katinka Hosszu won her second Olympic gold medal in the women’s 100 backstroke on the first of two nights where she will be swimming multiple events…
O’Connor Breaks British Record and Sneaks into All Time Top 5
Siobhan-Marie O’Connor posted a time of 2:07.57 in the semi-finals of the women’s 200 IM breaking her own British record of 2:08.21…
Rio Rapid Fire: Day Three Finals
Repping the stars n’ stripes Ryan Murphy of the USA managed to continue a longstanding tradition of American excellence in the 100m backstroke with a gold medal performance. His 51.97 makes him the fastest textile swimmer of all time in the event and ranks as the second fastest performance ever only behind Aaron Peirsol’s world record.
2016 Rio Olympic Games: Day Three Prelims Live Recap
Michael Phelps will be competing in the heats of the men’s 200m butterfly shortly after where he’s not exactly the favorite. It looks to be a three man race right now between Phelps and his two rivals: Chad le Clos of South Africa and Laszlo Cseh of Hungary. Both have said their fair share of talk about Phelps making this one of the most anticipated races of the games.
Day 3 Prelims Preview: Phelps To Debut Individually In 200 Fly Heats
Michael Phelps will make his individual debut in Rio this morning in the 200 fly heats.
2016 Rio Olympics Preview: Hosszu Seeks Gold and WR in Women’s 200 IM
Iron Lady Katinka Hosszu may need to rebrand herself with a new element after the Olympics: could we see the Golden Lady in Rio?
Rio 2016 Olympic Previews: Opposites Collide In Women’s 4×100 Medley Relay
After missing the podium in this race at the 2015 FINA World Championshps, the defending Olympic champions from Team USA will be pushed hard by the Australian in their attempt at 400 medley relay redemption in Rio.
Follow Great Britain Swimmers on Twitter and Instagram
Now that the 2016 Great Britain Olympic roster has officially been announced, we put together a list of the athletes, with their Twitter and Instagram accounts. Follow them along their Rio Journey!
O’Connor Records a 2:09.36 200 IM at Scottish Championships
Siobhan Marie O’Connor put up impressive times winning both the 200 IM and 100 breaststroke at the Scottish National Championships….
