CAS Rules Yulia Efimova Still Not Eligible to Compete in 2016 Olympics
Yulia Efimova has lost her appeal in front of the CAS, finalizing her 2016 Olympic fate.
ROC, IOC Confirm Morozov and Lobintsev for Rio Olympics
It’s officially official: Vlad Morozov (above) and Nikita Lobintsev have been confirmed to compete at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Russians Call Possible Paralympic Ban ‘Inhumane’
The entire Russian team could be banned from the Paralympic Games in Rio, with the International Paralympic Committee set to…
Morozov, Lobintsev Approved For Rio Olympics, TASS Reports
Russian news site TASS reports that swimmers Vladimir Morozov and Nikita Lobintsev will be allowed to compete at the 2016 Rio Olympics, with a decision still coming on Yulia Efimova.
Rio 2016 Olympic Previews: Men’s 100 Free & The Chase For A 46
With the defending Olympic Champion, 2015 World Champion, and current fastest man of 2016 all throwing their hats into the ring in the men’s 100 freestyle, we could see them push the boundaries of the 47-barrier.
CAS Adjourns Efimova Doping Proceedings Until Thursday
Yulia Efimova’s arbitration with the IOC, ROC, and FINA has begun in Rio and been adjourned until Thursday.
CAS Pushes Morozov, Lobintsev Decision to IOC
Nikita Lobintsev (above) and Vlad Morozov, with three Olympic medals between them, will have their Rio 2016 fates pushed off to the IOC.
Scottish Swimmer Craig Benson Is Driven To Succeed In Rio
University of Stirling swimmer Craig Benson is taking his 2nd trip to the Olympics, this time primed to take a spot on the 200m breaststroke podium.
Rio 2016 Olympics Preview: Hagino Threatens Phelps/Lochte 2IM Dynasty
The men’s 200m IM will be one of the most competitive in Rio and a new face may step onto the podium.
Inge Dekker Drops 100 Butterfly From Olympic Schedule
Dutch swimmer Inge Dekker decides to drop the 100m butterfly from her Rio repertoire.
Retested Russian Samples from Kazan 2015 Come Up Negative, Per FINA
One under-the-radar note from a FINA press release earlier today: all anti-doping samples from Russian Olympians from the 2015 World Championships were retested with zero positive results.
Spanish Olympian Eduardo Solaeche-Gomez Perseveres (Video)
2016 Olympian Eduardo Solaeche-Gomez makes his craft look easy in the pool, but the 22-year-old’s life hasn’t always been as smooth as his stroke.
FINA Denies Reports Lobintsev and Morozov Have Been Confirmed for Rio
Will they or won’t they? FINA’s latest statement adds to the confusion over who is swimming in Rio and who isn’t.
Russians Morozov, Lobintsev Are Cleared To Compete In Rio, Says FINA
Vlad Morozov and Nikita Lobintsev are cleared to compete in Rio, according to Russian state-run media outlet TASS.
CAS Decisions On Morozov, Lobintsev Expected Tuesday
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) says it will make decisions Tuesday, August 2 on whether Russian swimmers Vladimir Morozov and Nikita Lobintsev can compete in the Rio Olympics, with a decision on Yulia Efimova coming later on.