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…
12/17/15 In Briefs: Paralympics NZ Funding, Steenbergen Awarded
Today’s dose of swimming news includes an award for Marrit Steenbergen, commemorative Rio stamps, a Paris 2024 funding defeat, and a Paralympics NZ funding update.
Rio Organizers And FINA Enter Constructive Talks On Venue Criticism
In a follow-up to the news we reported in September regarding FINA’s lash-out at Rio organizers regarding substandard aquatic conditions…
New Photos Show Rio 2016 Olympic Venues Approaching Completion
The Brazilian Federal Government has released updated photos of the 2016 Olympic Games venues in Rio today. An overhead camera…
Russian Team Sets Sights On São Caetano do Sul Camp En Route To Rio
Russia’s Olympic swimming squad will train in São Caetano do Sul, Brazil before its final stop in Rio de Janeiro…
Rio Organizers Opt Not To Conduct Viral Tests Of Water Venues
Rio’s organizing committee announced Friday, October 16th that it will not be undertaking any viral tests of its waters.
Watch The Latest Rio 2016 Construction Progress Video
Take a look at the primary Olympic Parks as they inch near completion for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
Less Than 1 Yr Out, Rio 2016 Organizers Slash Budget, Volunteer Force
Amid a severe economic crisis plaguing the site country of Brazil, Rio 2016 Olympic Game organizers met in a series…
Low Budget, Big Culture Are Themes Of Rio Opening & Closing Ceremonies
The Rio Opening Ceremony’s budget is estimated to be 10% that of London’s in 2012.
El Alcalde de Río de Janeiro Responde a las Quejas de la FINA
Como fue reportado ayer, la FINA envió una carta a los organizadores de los Juegos Olímpicos de Río2016 atacando a…
La FINA Identifica Riesgo Potencial a la Salud en las Aguas de Rio
La FINA dice que las condiciones acuáticas en los escenarios de Río están ‘bajo el estándar’.
Rio de Janeiro Mayor Responds to FINA’s Grievances
As reported yesterday, FINA issued a letter to 2016 Rio Olympic Games organizers lashing out at what it described as…
About-Face: FINA Now Identifies Potential Health Risks In Rio’s Waters
FINA says the aquatic conditions in Rio’s venues are ‘substandard.’
Rio 2016 Venue Construction Progress: Updated Time Lapse Video
Catch some time-lapsed footage of how the construction is coming along now that we’re just under a year away from the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Sailing Federation Threatens to Move Olympic Events From Rio Waters
The International Sailing Federation is expressing major concerns over Rio’s water pollution, to the point where they may recommend the events move to the Atlantic.