Fernanda Gonzalez Training With Colorado Stars
Last fall, Gonzalez made the decision to leave Gainesville, FL and move to Colorado where she trains with Colorado Stars.
NBC Announces $1 Billion In Rio Advertising Sales
We reported back in January how American broadcast station NBC was confident that the estimated $1.3 billion in advertising revenue from the 2012 London Olympic Games would be surpassed and now it appears the company’s projections were correct.
Rio Roll Call: Men’s Relay Qualification As It Stands Today
Which relay teams would rock the lanes in Rio if qualification ended today?
Brazilian Sports Minister Relieved Of Post Just 4 Months Out From Rio
Just over 130 days out from the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, it’s been announced that host nation Brazil’s Sports Minister has been removed from his post.
Bob Bowman to Attend 2016 Maria Lenk Trophy in Rio
Bowam to attend the 2016 Maria Lenk Trophy meet which will serve as the test meet for the 2016 Olympic Games.
Harvey Breaks Four Meet Records at the CARIFTA Championships
Emma Harvey of Bermuda dominated the 13-14 year old age group at the Caribbean Free Trade Association (CARIFTA) Championships…
Brazilian President Faces Possible Impeachment 136 Days From Olympics
The political uncertainty boiling within the 2016 Olympic Games host nation Brazil shows no signs of simmering, even with the…
Oliveira Drops Sub-49 Second 100 Free at Metropolitan Trophy
Full results At the Metropolitan Trophy meet, with less than a month before the Maria Lenk Trophy (AKA Brazilian Olympic…
Brazil Passes Anti-Doping Legislation Just Under WADA Buzzer
Just in the nick of time, the Brazilian government passed necessary legislation to avoid seeing its compliance status dented by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
Get A Glimpse Inside Rio’s Olympic Village
With the 2016 Olympic Games now just 142 days away, interior pictures of the Olympic Village are circulating social media forums.
IOC Gives Mexican Swimmers, Divers Permission to Compete Under Flag
After negotiations, the Mexican Olympic Committee has announced that its swimmers, divers, and synchronized swimmers will be able to compete under the Mexican flag, rather than the FINA flag, in Rio.
Disqualified Pan Ams Medalist Mauricio Fiol Handed 4-Year Suspension
Peruvian swimmer Mauricio Fiol, who at 21 had already become one of the great swimmers in his country’s history, has been…
Cielo Says He Was Just Off Expectations In Orlando, Looks Forward To Maria Lenk
Brazil’s world record-holding sprinter Cesar Cielo said he was a bit off his goal times at the Arena Pro Swim Series at Orlando, but looked forward to the Maria Lenk Trophy next month, where Brazil’s Olympic roster will be finalized.
Gonzalez Tops Franklin in 50 Back Battle at Plantation Sectionals
Missy Franklin (above) was bested by her new training partner in the women’s 200 back final at the Plantation Sectionals on Friday night. The two teamed up to help the Colorado Stars win the 800 free relay.
Michael Phelps Expects Brazilians To Light It Up In Rio
“The Brazilians will probably be swimming faster than probably they ever have, which is good for the sport and good for the Olympics,” says Michael Phelps.