Read morePerformance of the Week: Evgeny Rylov’s 200 Backstroke26 April 2016Despite the controversy currently surrounding Russian athletics (including the suspension of Yuliya Efimova), there were many bright spots at the country’s Olympic Qualifying meet this past week. The ...
Read more2016 Russian Nationals: Day 8 Finals Live Recap23 April 2016Live coverage of day eight finals of the 2016 Russian Nationals. Hit refresh for the latest coverage. Women's 50 free Natalia Lovtcova secured a spot in the Olympics with a winning time of 24.97 in th...
Read more3Man in Rubber Duck Inner Tube Jumps in Pool at Russian Nationals23 April 2016At the 2016 Russian National Championships, an unknown man jumped in the pool wearing a rubber duck inner tube. The man's unexpected swim did not last for long, based on a video posted to YouTube. Acc...
Read more1Aleksandr Sadovnikov Grabs 5th in World in 100 Fly 51.5022 April 2016Aleksandr Sadovnikov picked up another fast time with a swift effort in the men's 100-meter fly at the 2016 Russian Nationals. Sadovnikov won the finale in a time of 51.50, moving him to fifth in the ...
Read moreDaria K. Ustinova Blazes Way to 3rd in World in 200 Back 2:06.9222 April 2016Daria K. Ustinova wasted little time in the women's 200-meter back at the 2016 Russian Nationals. Ustinova unleashed a sizzling time of 2:06.92 in the event, jumping her to third in the world behind o...