Jonty Skinner Reflects on South Africa’s Olympic Trials, Gender Gap
Jonty Skinner (left) coaches one of the fastest sprinters in the NCAA Kristian Gkolomeev, among others, at the University of Alabama, and is a South African native.
Olympic 50 Free Qualifier Italo Manzine Carries Olympic Torch
Brazilian Olympic qualifier Italo Manzine had the honor of carrying the Olympic torch over the weekend.
Rio Roll Call: Danish Women Move 400 Free Relay into Olympic Position
Take a look at how the men’s and women’s 400 freestyle relay contenders are shaping up for Rio.
Watch: Ian Thorpe’s Hilarious “Ad” For Pool Cleaning Service
Ian Thorpe spoofs having pool cleaning service in commercial to support Olympics For Small Businesses’ campaign in Australia.
Phelps: “I felt like I didn’t want to see another day”
4 months out from the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Michael Phelps is going in with a much different mindset than…
Anastasia Fesikova (Zueva) Elected Russian Olympic Swim Team Captain
Anastasia Fesikova, formerly Anastasia Zueva, has been elected unanimously by her Russian Olympic teammates at a training camp in Bulgaria…
Banned Park Tae Hwan Set To Make Final Appeal To KOC On May 25th
With Olympian Park Tae Hwan having expectedly been left off the South Korean Olympic roster due to his having served…
Brazilian President Rousseff Impeached 85 Days Out From Olympics
Today the Brazilian Senate has voted to proceed with the impeachment of current Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff, leaving the country without its leader less than 90 days from the Olympics’ Opening Ceremony.
IOC Vice President asks Committees to Cease Criticism towards Rio
International Olympic Committee Vice-President John Coates spoke at the Australian Olympic Committee’s meeting on May 7th, discussing the importance of…
German Coach Says Relay Has “Had Enough Chances” to Qualify for Rio
The Head Coach of the German National Team, Henning Lambertz, has determined that his women’s 4×100 freestyle relay will not be competing at Euros in London
JPN’s Hagino Says Luck Will Not Be Involved In Beating Phelps
Japan’s mega-star, Kosuke Hagino, says that ‘mental toughness will be key’ in Rio.
After Pothain Bows Out, Agnel Will Get to Swim the 200 Free in Rio
After the controversial finish last month at the French Olympic Trials in Montpellier and the unsuccessful appeal of the results, Yannick Agnel’s bid to swim the 200 free individually at the Olympics in Rio has become official.
Larkin Looking To Samba His Way To Gold In Rio (Video)
Mitch Larkin says the Aussies are ‘shaping up to be a great team’ in Rio.
IOC Confirms It Will Take ‘Common Sense’ Approach To Tattoos In Rio
Says the IOC, “Standing alone, the Olympic Rings are a great expression of appreciation of the Olympic Games and of the Olympic values.”
Australian Olympic Committee Asks Brazil Not To Take Volkers To Rio
The Austalian Olympic Committee is urging Brazil to leave former Australian Olympic coach Scott Volkers off their Olympic coaching roster, amid sexual abuse allegations.