Rio Rapid Fire: Day Seven Finals
In a fashion that has become remarkably common for the outstanding athlete, Katie Ledecky demolished her own world record en route to a repeat gold medal in the women’s 800m freestyle.
Phelps, Le Clos & Cseh Win Silver In First Ever Olympic 3-Way Tie
Michael Phelps, Chad Le Clos and Laszlo Cseh tied for silver in the first ever three-way tie in Olympic history.
ASIA: Joseph Schooling “Stops the Nation” with Singapore’s First Ever Olympic Gold
All eyes in Singapore were on swimming at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games tonight, as Swimming Singapore billed the men’s 100 fly as “The Race That Stops The Nation.” Now the Singaporeans have their first ever Olympic gold medal of any sport, courtesy of Joseph Schooling in the men’s 100 fly.
Joseph Schooling Stuns The World; Defeats Phelps To Win 100 Fly Gold
On day 7 of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, rising star Joseph Schooling shocked the world in the men’s 100 fly final, winning gold and stopping Phelps from taking four straight titles in the event.
Africa Recap: Coventry Caps Off Historic Olympic Appearance in 200 BK
Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe has had an illustrious career– the 32-year-old, who just finished her last race of her 5th Olympics, has cemented herself as one of the greatest African athletes ever.
Day 7 Finals Preview: Phelps Seeks 5th, Hosszu & Ledecky Eye 4th Golds
Katie Ledecky will look for her second straight 800 free Olympic title tonight.
Day 7 Relay Lineups: Along with Le Clos, Cseh Out of Men’s Medley
Both Chad Le Clos and Laszlo Cseh will not swim the medley relay prelims, gearing up for a showdown with Michael Phelps and Joseph Schooling in the 100 fly tonight.
2016 Rio Olympic Games: Day Six Finals Live Recap
2016 RIO OLYMPIC GAMES Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Swimming: August 6-13 Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro…
Asia Recap Day 6: Schooling Poised To Challenge Phelps in 100 Fly
Since making his first Olympic appearance at the London 2012 Games, Singapore’s Joseph Schooling has been a man on a mission. This week in Rio, Schooling aims to become the first ever swimmer from Singapore to earn an Olympic medal.
Joseph Schooling Sets New Asian Record in 100 Fly Semifinals
Joseph Schooling set a new Asian record in the 100 fly tonight to qualify first for tomorrow’s Olympic final
Chad Le Clos Reportedly Dropping Medley Relay To Focus On 100 Fly
Chad Le Clos has reportedly dropped the medley relay in order to focus on the men’s 100 fly final.
Day 6 Finals Preview: Phelps vs Lochte One More Time
Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte will square off for one last dance tonight in the 200 IM final.
2016 Rio Olympic Games: Day Six Prelims Live Recap
Finally Michael Phelps is up in the men’s 100m butterfly. This event is arguably the toughest on his schedule for him. He wasn’t remarkably fast at the US Olympic Trials but has shown throughout this meet that he’s much better than he was just a few weeks ago.
Le Clos: 200 Fly Was “The Worst Performance of My Career”
South African butterflyer Chad le Clos called his 4th-place 200 fly finish “the worst performance of my career,” expressing his disappointment while speaking of his respect for gold medalist Michael Phelps.
Day 6 Prelims Preview: Manaudou’s Time To Shine In Men’s 50 Free
Florent Manaudou finally gets his opportunity to shine individually here in Rio with the men’s 50 free getting underway today.