Aquatic Sports

From its swim star Ye Shiwen to its badminton players, China found itself facing scrutiny and controversy—a sign of its continuing rise

Missy Franklin's omnipresent smile is a perfect symbol for the U.S.'s relaxed dominance in the pool. And her Olympic journey has only just begun

Michael Phelps finished a magic Olympic career with four more golds. However, he counts his success not in medals but in the impact he's had on the sport

Open-water swimmer Alex Meyer's quest to win a medal in memory of his late best friend at SI.com/olympics

Even as familiar stars such as Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps piled up medals, Team USA faced new challengers from all corners of the globe