Finger-Wagging Lilly King Stoking Rivalry with Yulia Efimova
By David Rieder. Lilly King and Yulia Efimova have yet to go head-to-head at the Olympics or at all this year—or even at any point since the 19-year-old King began
Missy Franklin Debuts, Emma McKeon Bounces Back and More From Day Three Prelims
By David Rieder. The first two days of the Olympic Games passed without one of the stars of London four years ago even touching the competition pool. After failing to
4 Everyday Moments that Prove Swimming is a Team Sport
By Erin Himes, Swimming World College Intern Growing up, swimming was often written off as an “individual sport,” and therefore a less fun one. And maybe one would think that
2016 Rio Olympic Swimming: Day 3 Prelims Photo Gallery And Full Results
On “morning” number three at the aquatic center in Rio, only three events were swum. In the women’s 200 freestyle Katie Ledecky led the way, once again. Another of last night’s world
Katinka Hosszu Breaks 200 IM Olympic Record in Prelims
In this morning’s 200 IM prelims world record holder Katinka Hosszu of Hungary set herself up for another gold medal, posting the Olympic record with a 2:07.45 to lead prelims. Siobhan-Marie O’Connor of
Cupping: Understanding Phelps And His Purple Bruises
Late Sunday night Michael Phelps emerged from the ready room for the finals of the men’s 4×100 freestyle relay. The Greatest of All Time was bundled in a navy jacket before diving
Hungarian Duo of Tamas Kenderesi and Laszlo Cseh Top 200 Fly Prelims
Tamas Kenderesi of Hungary stopped the clock in 1:54.73 to take the top spot in prelims. Laszlo Cseh of Hungary leads the world rankings this year in 1:52.91. This morning he finished just behind his
Katie Ledecky Leads 200 Freestyle Prelims in Rio
In this morning’s 200 freestyle prelims Katie Ledecky cruised through the opening 50 meters, fresh off her 400 freestyle world record. She turned it on in the back half of the
Olympic Diving Preview: Dynamic American Duo Seeks Gold
By Erin Keaveny, Swimming World College Intern As we head into the third day of Olympic competition, the men get ready for the 10 meter synchro diving competition. David Boudia
The Week That Was: 2016 Olympic Games Kick Off In Rio de Janeiro
This week, with the kick-off of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, athletes from around the globe finally had a chance to show the world what they have