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Rio 2016 Olympic Games

IOC Executive Board Issues Statement Regarding Doping Heading Into Rio

The IOC issued a statement today regarding doping actions heading into the Olympic Games this summer.

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2016 Olympic Trials Previews: U.S. Stacked In Men’s 100 Back

Team USA has won gold in the 100 backstroke at every Olympics since 1996. With the threat of Australia’s Mitch Larkin looming, who will defend the USA’s position on top of the backstroke podium?

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2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Fresh Faces In Women’s 200 IM

2012 Olympic bronze medalist Caitlin Leverenz is a favorite to win the 200 IM at 2016 Olympic Trials, but she will face serious competition on the road to Rio.

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Rio Roll Call: Slovenian Women Move Into Olympic Position In 800 Free

The Slovenian women captured the final Olympic spot in the 800 free relay with a time of 8:00.40

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Hosszu Stamps Another 11 Races, Hagino Excels On Bergen Final Night

Hungarian Katinka Hosszu exercised her #IronLady powers by stepping onto the blocks 11 times on the final night at the Bergen Swim Festival.

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Western Australia Honors Throssell, Cook & Sullivan

Tamsin Cook (right), is the youngest member of Australia’s 2016 Olympic Team and also Western Australia’s Age Swimmer of the Year.

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Hosszu Steps Onto Block 12 Times, Hagino Earns 2x Gold On Bergen Day 2

Multi-dimensional threat, Kosuke Hagino of Japan, nabbed two gold medals at the Bergen Swim Festival tonight.

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8 Positive Tests From 2012 Olympics Come From Russia

The Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) said today that 8 of its athletes are among the 23 positive tests from London’s reanalysis.

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WHO Says Moving Olympics Won’t Stop Spread of Zika Virus

In an open letter sent to the World Health Organization (WHO) earlier this week, a group of152 scientists (as of…

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U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Ledecky & Co. Lead Women’s 400 Free

Katie Ledecky is expected to dominate in the 400 Freestyle at Olympic Trials this summer.

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Anti-Doping: Retesting Of London Samples Results In 23 Positives

The retesting of London samples renders unfavorable results for 23 athletes.

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Brazil Expands Probe, Looking Into Possible Olympic Corruption

Problems continue to arise as Rio fast approaches with the building of Olympic venues now under investigation for corruption.

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Watch: Cate & Bronte Campbell Discuss Rio Aspirations

Cate and Bronte Campbell sat down with 60 Minutes Australia discussing their aspirations for Rio.

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USADA Chief Calls Upon WADA To Stop Foot Dragging, Possibly Ban Russia

Says Travis Tygart, Chief Executive of USADA, ‘demand for strong leadership and answers from within the world of anti-doping is at a record high.’

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Park Cancels Olympic Committee Meeting At Last Minute

Another element to Park Tae Hwan’s appeal to the Korean Olympic Committee has been taken off course as the swimmer cancels a meeting last minute.

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