Here’s this week’s update on sports around the world
OLYMPICS
SWIMMING
Top swimmers were in Orlando this past weekend for the 2016 Arena Pro Swim Series. There were several different levels of competitions, including some of the world’s top swimmers and Olympic favorites including Ceasar Cielo, Missy Franklin, Katie Ledecky, and Ryan Lochte.
2016 Orlando Pro Swim: Saturday Finals Race Videos https://t.co/Jo7KEY6XtH pic.twitter.com/yX3Pc1j870
— SwimSwam (@swimswamnews) March 6, 2016
Get the background on swimming’s Olympic history here
TENNIS
Tennis has been around since the 12th century. That’s right, the 12th century! Learn more about tennis’ background and current Olympic rules here.
Maria Sharipova has only been on the world tennis scene this century and her career is currently in jeopardy due to failing a drug test earlier this year. This video gives great details on the story, as well as Serena Williams’ response to the situation. Time will tell what the long-term impact is on her career.
Medical experts surprised that @MariaSharapova was taking Meldonium so frequently https://t.co/GGKV6QCHDG @MikeAmor7 https://t.co/imGhdOxB3R
— 7 News Sydney (@7NewsSydney) March 9, 2016
SOCCER
Hope Solo is making headlines again…but this time it’s speaking out about the pitch conditions for 2016 SheBelieves Cup title match.
This is what the top two women's teams in the world will play on tomorrow night #SheBelieves #EqualMeansEqual pic.twitter.com/RjCZOoiD0t
— Hope Solo (@hopesolo) March 9, 2016
