Michelle R. Martinelli
Cullen Jones on Simone Manuel and the Future of African-Americans in Swimming
Two-time Olympian Cullen Jones knows a little bit about making history at the Games—and also about being a trailblazing African-American swimmer in an overwhelmingly white sport.
Simone Manuel Made History For African-American Women At The Rio Games
In a thrilling Thursday night race in Rio, Simone Manuel became the first African-American woman to win an individual swimming gold medal in Olympic history.
Olympic Legend Debbie Meyer on Katie Ledecky's Quest to Join Her Exclusive Freestyle Club
Katie Ledecky is on the verge of making history by winning Rio Olympics gold in the 200-, 400-, and 800-meter freestyle races. The only woman to ever have done it previously is rooting for her.
It's 2016, and the Olympics Won't Let Women Swim the 1,500-Meter Freestyle
The 1,500-meter freestyle is featured at the World Championships and other major swim meets. But for women, it won't be part of the Rio Games.
Five Female American Athletes To Watch At The Rio Olympics
More than half of Team USA's 555-athlete roster for the Rio Games is female, the most women to ever represent a single country in the Olympics. Here are five faces to know.
