WATCH: Paltrinieri Wins Italy’s First Olympic Gold in Men’s 1500 Free
Gregorio Paltrinieri of Italy met all expectations in tonight’s 1500m freestyle final, becoming Italy’s first Olympic gold medallist in the event in the history of swimming.
2016 Rio Olympic Games: Day Eight Finals Live Recap
In the men’s race, it’s the last farewell to Phelps who will be fighting alongside his American teammates to take down the British in an event they have never lost at the Olympic Games
Aussie Recap: After Gold-Less Final Night In Rio, Team Set To Regroup
The Australian squad didn’t quite have the redemptive Olympics for which it was hoping, leading the coaching staff to already begin discussions on new tactics moving forward.
Connor Jaeger Becomes 1st American Ever Under 14:40 In Men’s 1500
Connor Jaeger threw down an American record of 14:39.48 to win silver and become the first U.S. athlete ever under 14:40.
Day 8 Finals Preview: Phelps Goes For Gold One More Time
Michael Phelps will go for one last gold medal tonight in his final career Olympic appearance in the men’s 400 medley relay.
Australia Looks To End 2016 Olympics With Gold
Although the Australians haven’t had the meet the athletes, coaches or fans had hoped for, there is still a small light at the end of the tunnel for the green and gold.
Sun Yang Inspired By Phelps: “I Think It’s Amazing and Unbelievable”
China’s Sun Yang cited Michael Phelps as motivation for him to continue swimming into his thirties.
2016 Rio Olympic Games: Day Seven Prelims Live Recap
Cate and Bronte Campbell of Australia will get the chance to redeem themselves in the 50m freestyle today after both failing to make the podium in the 100 last night.
Two London Medalists, Including Sun Yang, Miss 1500 Final
2012 Olympic gold medalist and world record holder Sun Yang missed the 1500 free final, finishing 16th in the heats.
Day 7 Prelims Preview: Campbell Sisters Look To Rebound In 50 Free
The Campbell sisters will look to rebound this morning (or afternoon) in the 50 freestyle after a disappointing 100 freestyle final last night.
Re-Thinking Leaving Cameron McEvoy Off Aussies’ 4×200 Relay In RIo
Australian swim fans were surprised to see a favorite Aussie, Cameron McEvoy, off of last night’s 4×200 freestyle relay.
2-for-2: Cate Campbell Breaks Olympic 100 Free Record Again In Semis
Australia’s Cate Campbell continues to look like the class of the field in the women’s sprints, following her Olympic 100 free record from heats with another Olympic record in the semifinals.
Juegos Olímpicos Río 2016: Finales día 1
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Horton Defends Words While Chinese Swim Team Demands Apology
The tension grows between Mack Horton and Sun Yang, as the Chinese swim team demands an apology for Horton’s ‘malicious’ attack.
2016 Rio Olympic Games: Day One Finals Live Recap
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