American swimmer Katie Ledecky successfully swam her way into breaking an Olympics record in the 1,500-meter freestyle, while also receiving her eighth gold medal.
Read More USA’s Katie Ledecky Makes History: Breaking Olympics Record And Securing 8th Gold Medal
The discovery of high levels of fecal bacteria and E. coli in Paris’ Seine River led to the postponement of the men’s Olympic triathlon.
Read More Olympic Triathlon Swimming ‘In Jeopardy’ Due To High Levels Of Contamination In Seine River
France’s capital city is set to rock to a sporting beat on Saturday as the Olympic Games get under way in earnest.
Read More Fourteen gold medals up for grabs on Day One of Paris Games
Olympic champion Caeleb Dressel put World Aquatics on the defensive after expressing in front of them his lack of confidence in their handling of a Chinese doping case.
Read More Dressel puts world aquatics on the spot over China doping
Australian swimming is on the rise but the United States should still be rated as favourites to top the medal table once again at the Paris pool.
Read More US still favorites to rule the pool, says elite Australian coach
A 75-year-old American swimmer swam in the Seine River in central Paris on Thursday to celebrate Independence Day and raise awareness of the French government’s efforts to clean up the river in preparation for the Olympic Games.
Read More American Swims in Paris’ Seine River Ahead of Olympics Despite Contamination Risks