Rio Olympic Warm Up Pool Battles Mosquito Infestation In Face Of Zika
The Rio Olympic Games warm up pool is currently in the midst of a mosquito infestation, which is concerning given the spread of the Zika virus in South America.
Gregg Troy Weighs in on the State of Michael Phelps (Video Interview)
Troy believes Phelps may understand better than anyone else that it doesn’t matter how fast he is on a given day at an in-season training meet, it only matters that he’s fast on the right day.
Tony Azevedo Makes 5th Olympic Trip Without Pregnant Wife
Tony Azevedo, 5 time Olympic Water Polo qualifier, will not bring pregnant wife to the summer games.
Gregg Troy on Elizabeth Beisel: “She’s in a Really Good Spot Right Now.”
Troy discussed the progress of U.S. Olympian Elizabeth Beisel, who dealt with a groin injury last season. Since then, Troy has seen Beisel get back to better form. He talks about Beisel’s training, and believes her fitness level is probably at the best he’s ever seen from her.
Efimova’s Former Coach Says Swimmer’s Meldonium Level Less Than 1mcg
While provisionally banned Russian swimmer Yulia Efimova awaits her fate for having tested positively for the prohibited drug meldonium, the reigning 100m breaststroke World Champion’s former coach is continuing speaking out on her behalf.
2 Germans Clock OLY-Qualifying Times On Night 2 Of Nationals In Berlin
German Florian Vogel made a statement tonight in Berlin, clocking the world’s 5th-fastest 400m freestyle time (3:44.89) for gold and a chance to land on his nation’s Olympic roster.
2016 German National Championships – Day 2 Finals Live Recap
In tonight’s only Olympic event, Sarah Köhler will try to double up on her 800m freestyle victory from night 1 with a possible gold and Rio-qualifying time in the 400m freestyle during finals in Berlin.
Michael Phelps Shares Olympic Training Center Tour Video
Take a Michael Phelps-guided tour through the Olympic Training Center.
Six German Swimmers Notch Qualifying Times At Nationals (Part 1)
Sarah Köhler led her nation’s attack on Rio-qualifying times, claiming gold in the women’s 800m freestyle. But, German Nationals is just one step in the entire Olympic-qualifying process for Germany.
2016 German National Championships – Day 1 Finals Live Recap
Franziska Hentke scored the top seed in the women’s 400m IM in a personal best time during German Nationals prelims. She’ll fight for a Rio nomination time during tonight’s finals in Berlin.
South Korea’s Public In Support Of Park Competing In Rio
Just days after South Korean swimmer Park Tae Hwan got down on his knees in front of the Korean Olympic Committee, begging for an opportunity to race for South Korea at this summer’s Games in Rio, surveys from him home country point to public support of the controversial swimmer.
English Swimmers Hit Hardest By New Qualifying Standards
With only 27 qualifiers this year, including world record holder Adam Peaty, the British Olympic Team is the smallest in recent years and English swimmers were hit hardest by the new time standards.
The Torch has Landed
Committee President Nuzman stepping off the plane to finally put the 2016 Olympic flame on Brazil soil
The State Of Female Swimming In South Africa: Karin Prinsloo Interview
With its Rio line-up composed of 11 males and 0 females, the gender imbalance in South African swimming has been placed directly under the spotlight. SwimSwam spoke with Karin Prinsloo, South African swimmer, about her nation’s current situation.
Centro Acuático Olímpico Tiene Como Enfoque la Sostenibilidad
Brasil reveló oficialmente el Estadio Acuático Olímpico para los Juegos de Rio 2016, con un énfasis en la sostenibilidad.