Tag: Rio 2016
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U.S. Olympic Swim Team Practices at Georgia Tech
The 2016 U.S. Olympic Swimming Team practiced at Georgia Tech’s McAuley Aquatic Center July 21-30. It served as their final training camp before the squad flew to Rio for the Summer Games. It also marked the 20th anniversary of the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.
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Rio Olympics 2016: Australian women’s water polo team members quarantined
Four members of the Australian women’s water polo team have been placed into quarantine in Rio after being struck down with a virus just days out from the opening ceremony. The four Aussie Stingers athletes are suffering from a gastro-intestinal illness and were separated from their teammates as soon as the squad landed in Rio…
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Abbey Weitzeil – USA Swimming Olympic Team 2016
Meet Abbey Weitzeil, a member of your USA Swimming 2016 Olympic Team representing the stars and stripes in Rio. Abbey will compete in the 50m and 100m freestyle.
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Meet Kyle Chalmers – Olympic Swimmer
Olympic swimmer Kyle Chalmers, son of Premiership player Brett Chalmers, talks about his love for Port Adelaide and how he’s preparing for Rio.
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Ryan Murphy – USA Swimming Olympic Team 2016
Meet Ryan Murphy, a member of your USA Swimming 2016 Olympic Team representing the stars and stripes in Rio. Ryan will compete in the 100m and 200m backstroke.
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Suriname swimmer seeking success in Rio
Athletes from all over the globe are making final preparations for the Olympics. The medal table is usually dominated by the world’s larger nations, but the Games are equally important for smaller countries. Stephen Gibbs traveled to the smallest nation in South America, Suriname, to introduce us to one Olympic hopeful making a big splash.
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On the Road to Rio 2016: Swimmer Adam Peaty on Team GB Prep Camp
Team GB catches up with Swimmer Aday Peaty to talk all things Rio 2016 and Prep Camp.
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Michael Phelps – USA Swimming Olympic Team 2016
Meet Michael Phelps, a member of your USA Swimming 2016 Olympic Team representing the stars and stripes in Rio. Michael will compete in the 100m and 200m butterfly and 200m IM.