Cesar Cielo Leads Public Sentiment To Carry Rio Flag
Could we see Cesar Cielo carrying the Brazilian flag on August 5th in Rio?
New Olympic Rule Requires Relay Alternates To Compete
A change in FINA rules will now require all relay alternates at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games to compete in either prelims or finals.
Predicting the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team By Age, Experience
Since 2000, the U.S. Olympic team averages 1 male member under 18 and 1 over 30. Michael Phelps was the former in 2000, and could be one of several men in the latter category in 2016.
Latest Rio Wrinkle: 75% Of Stadium Concessionary Staff Laid Off
With the Rio Olympics just seven months away, another issue is beginning to rise to the surface: a dispute between the state government and concessionary staff at the Maracana Stadium.
Key Rio 2016 Olympic Venue Currently Without Power, Running Water
The venue set to host the athletics competition at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio is currently without power and running water.
Euro Athletics Pres Doubts Russian Athletics Will Be Eligible By Rio
The president of European Athletics says he does not expect Russian Athletics to regain its eligibility by the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, according to a report in the Sydney Morning Herald.
Swimming At The 2016 Olympic Games – The Complete Schedule
Take a look at what American Michael Phelps’ schedule might look like at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
Brazilian Open Olympic Qualifier Breakdown
Leonardo de Deus grabbed two ‘A’ cuts at the Brazil Open, most likely locking down a spot on the Olympic team in both the 200 fly and the 200 back.
Rio Declares Health State of Emergency 7 Months Out From Olympics
Governmental emergency funds are needed in order to immediately to reopen closed hospital units and clinics throughout Rio de Janeiro, the host of the 2016 Olympic Games.
Rio Opens Pool As Part Of Olympic “Pre-Legacy”
Rio de Janeiro recently opened up a pool in the impoverished region of Deodoro as part of their Olympic “pre-legacy.”
Florent Manaudou Commits to the 50-100 Double
Following his world-leading 47.98 in the 100m free at the Christmas meet in Nîmes over the weekend, Marseille’s Florent Manaudou confirmed he will be attempting the 50-100 free double at the 2016 French Olympic Trials in Montpellier.
Olympic Games Corruption Claims Erupt In Brazilian Government
In the latest controversy coming out of Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian Attorney General has launched an investigation into an…
SwimSwam Poetry Slam: “Twas The Year Before Rio…”
T’was the year before Rio down at SwimSwam HQ, and we grabbed pens and paper to see what we could do.
Brazilian Artist’s Famous Work Will Adorn Olympic Aquatics Venue
Adriana Varejão, one of Brazil’s leading contemporary artists, will see one of her iconic pieces of art reproduced on a larger scale for all to see at the Olympic Games.
Aussie Olympic Committee & Updated Infostrada Medal Predictions
The results of the annual Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) benchmark study, aimed at predicting the number of medals the country…