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Comments Off on NBC Muffed Simone Manuel’s Historic Moment – Hartford Courant

NBC Muffed Simone Manuel’s Historic Moment – Hartford Courant

Posted by | August 20, 2016 | Aquatic Center, Diversity, Rio, Summer Olympics, Swimming, USA Swimming

As an avid competitive swimmer growing up, I couldn’t wait for the Summer Olympics every four years. It is the only time that my first love, swimming, is featured night and day on a major television network. Compared to the other “premier” Olympic sports covered during prime time, such as track and field, basketball and even gymnastics, it is obvious that swimming is overwhelmingly a very white sport. It always has been, as far back as I can remember. As an African-American female swimmer, I was particularly inspired when I would see other swimmers who looked like me competing on the world stage, whether they were American or not.

Source: NBC Muffed Simone Manuel’s Historic Moment – Hartford Courant

Comments Off on Swimmer Jack Conger provides statement on Lochte robbery controversy

Swimmer Jack Conger provides statement on Lochte robbery controversy

Posted by | August 20, 2016 | Rio

U.S. Olympic swimmers Jack Conger and Gunnar Bentz arrive at the Miami international airport. Now that the entire bro-party-turned-overblown-international-incident involving Ryan Lochte and three other U.S. swimmers appears to have settled down, we’re getting all sides of the night in question. In

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com

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USAWATERPOLO.ORG

Posted by | August 19, 2016 | Olympics, Olympics, Rio, Summer Olympics, Water Polo

The USA Water Polo Official Athletic Site, partner of CBSSports.com College Network. The most comprehensive coverage of USA Water Polo on the web.

Source: USAWATERPOLO.ORG

Comments Off on Ryan Lochte Apologizes ‘For My Behavior’ After Rio Robbery Claim – The New York Times

Ryan Lochte Apologizes ‘For My Behavior’ After Rio Robbery Claim – The New York Times

Posted by | August 19, 2016 | Olympics, Olympics, Rio, Summer Olympics, USA Swimming

Mr. Lochte issued a statement on Instagram saying he should have been “more careful” when giving a disputed account of an armed robbery.

Source: Ryan Lochte Apologizes ‘For My Behavior’ After Rio Robbery Claim – The New York Times

Comments Off on Police Say Security Guard, Not Robber, Pointed Gun at Ryan Lochte 

Police Say Security Guard, Not Robber, Pointed Gun at Ryan Lochte 

Posted by | August 18, 2016 | Olympics, Olympics, Rio, Summer Olympics, Swimming & Diving, USA Swimming

Brazilian investigators said that four American swimmers had fabricated a story about a gunpoint robbery. A police chief said they had vandalized a gas station.

Source: Police Say Security Guard, Not Robber, Pointed Gun at Ryan Lochte – The New York Times

Comments Off on Ryan Lochte back in US; 3 swimming teammates staying in Brazil to aid robbery investigation 

Ryan Lochte back in US; 3 swimming teammates staying in Brazil to aid robbery investigation 

Posted by | August 18, 2016 | Olympics, Rio, Swimming & Diving, Swimming Pool, USA Swimming

USOC says American swimmers Jack Conger and Gunnar Bentz were removed from their flight to the US by Brazilian authorities.

Source: Read more here: www.wcpo.com

Comments Off on Olympic pool ‘current’ may have skewed swimming results in Rio 2016 

Olympic pool ‘current’ may have skewed swimming results in Rio 2016 

Posted by | August 18, 2016 | Aquatic Center, Olympics, Paralympics, Rio, Summer Olympics, Swim Team, Swimming, Swimming & Diving, Swimming Pool, Swimming Pools

Analysis suggests that swimmers in high-numbered lanes had a performance boost in the 50m events over one length of the pool

Source: Olympic pool ‘current’ may have skewed swimming results in Rio 2016 | Sport | The Guardian

Comments Off on Ryan Lochte’s robbery story comes into question as details emerge of gas station fight 

Ryan Lochte’s robbery story comes into question as details emerge of gas station fight 

Posted by | August 18, 2016 | Olympics, Rio, Summer Olympics, Swim Team, Swimming, USA Swimming

Source: Ryan Lochte’s robbery story comes into question as details emerge of gas station fight – LA Times

Comments Off on UPDATE: Disqualification lifted for Chattanooga’s Sean Ryan in O – 

UPDATE: Disqualification lifted for Chattanooga’s Sean Ryan in O – 

Posted by | August 16, 2016 | Ocean Sports, Olympics, Open Water Swimming, Rio, Summer Olympics, USA Swimming

Source: UPDATE: Disqualification lifted for Chattanooga’s Sean Ryan in O – WRCBtv.com | Chattanooga News, Weather & Sports

Comments Off on Ashleigh Johnson makes a different kind of history in the pool – The Washington Post

Ashleigh Johnson makes a different kind of history in the pool – The Washington Post

Posted by | August 16, 2016 | Diversity, History, Olympics, Rio, Summer Olympics, Water Polo

The goalie, the first African American on the U.S. water polo team, was once a champion swimmer — and hated it.

Source: Ashleigh Johnson makes a different kind of history in the pool – The Washington Post

Comments Off on Hostile takeover: Lilly King just turned an Olympic swim meet into a grudge match

Hostile takeover: Lilly King just turned an Olympic swim meet into a grudge match

Posted by | August 9, 2016 | Rio, Summer Olympics, Swim Meet, Swim Team, USA Swimming

An Olympic gold medalist probably didn’t get the warm afterglow she envisioned. Lilly King celebrates her win in the 100-meter breaststroke on Monday. Silver medalist Efimova, playing the role of Everything That’s Wrong With The Olympics, was trash-talked Sunday by King, defeated by King on Monday,

Source: sports.yahoo.com

Comments Off on Heat Sheets Available for Day 4 Prelims of Olympic Swimming

Heat Sheets Available for Day 4 Prelims of Olympic Swimming

Posted by | August 9, 2016 | Rio, Summer Olympics, Swim Team, Swimming, Upcoming Events, USA Swimming

Heat sheets are out for prelims of day four of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games

Source: Swimmingworldmagazine.com

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Heat Sheets Available for Day 4 Prelims of Olympic Swimming

Posted by | August 9, 2016 | Rio, Summer Olympics, Swim Meet, Swimming, Upcoming Events, USA Swimming

Heat sheets are out for prelims of day four of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games

Source: Heat Sheets Available for Day 4 Prelims of Olympic Swimming

Comments Off on Double-gold Olympian aims to make another splash for Rio Games

Double-gold Olympian aims to make another splash for Rio Games

Posted by | May 18, 2016 | Diversity, Rio, Swim Meet, Swim Team, Swimming

Leading source of News affecting African American community in Charlotte North Carolina.

Source: www.thecharlottepost.com

Comments Off on At 16, Reece Whitley Stands Tall in and Out of Water – The New York Times

At 16, Reece Whitley Stands Tall in and Out of Water – The New York Times

Posted by | May 10, 2016 | Aquatic Center, Diversity, History, Olympics, Rio, Summer Olympics, Swim Team, USA Swimming

There is so much more than meets the eye to Reece Whitley, 16, a 6-foot-8 African-American who is a top breaststroker.

Source: At 16, Reece Whitley Stands Tall in and Out of Water – The New York Times

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