Cesar Cielo

Cesar Cielo Definitely Out For Rio, Future Uncertain

Cesar Cielo has been ruled out of any possible relay spots on Brazil’s Olympic roster, and the world record holder says he will take some time off of training while deciding what his future holds.

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Satiro Sodre’s 2016 Maria Lenk Trophy Day 6 Photo Vault

Vinicius Lanza celebrates his 100 fly win. Look here for more photos from the action at the final day of the Maria Lenk Trophy.

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Watch An Emotional Cesar Cielo In Post-Race Interview

Cesar Cielo said to the crowd, “I want to apologize to all of you. I gave it my all.”

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Weltrekordhalter Cesar Cielo nicht in Rio über 50 m Freistil dabei

Wenn Erwartungen nicht erfüllt werden, ist es immer leicht, von Versagen zu sprechen. Niemand gewinnt immer im Sport – manchmal…

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Seven More Athletes Secure Spots on the Brazilian Olympic Team

Seven more athletes secured spots on the Brazilian Olympic team on the final day of the 2016 Maria Lenk Trophy…

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Amid Olympic Failure, Cesar Cielo Grows Sprint Legend With 52nd Sub-22

2016 MARIA LENK TROPHY OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS Friday, April 15th – Wednesday, April 20th Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil…

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Cesar Cielo Misses Brazilian Olympic Team For His Home Olympics

Cesar Cielo was beaten out by two swimmers in the 50 free, his final chance at qualification, thus missing his chance at an individual event on the Brazilian Olympic team.

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2016 Maria Lenk Trophy: Day 6 Finals Live Recap

The final day of the 2016 Maria Lenk Trophy includes some exciting races including both the men’s and women’s 50 freestyle…

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Not Done Yet: Cielo Puts Himself in Position for Olympics After Prelim

2016 MARIA LENK TROPHY OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS Friday, April 15th – Wednesday, April 20th Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil…

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2016 Maria Lenk Trophy: Day 6 Prelims Live Recap

Follow along for live recaps of the final day of the Maria Lenk Open Championships, the second of two Brazilian Olympic qualifiers.

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Satiro Sodre Dives In to Maria Lenk Day 4 Photo Vault

2016 MARIA LENK TROPHY OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS Friday, April 15th – Wednesday, April 20th Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil…

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2016 Maria Lenk Trophy: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

Marcelo Chierighini will look to defend his top seed tonight in the men’s 100 free and book his ticket to the Olympics.

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Cielo Scratches 100 Free For Tonight, Still Hasn’t Made Olympic Team

After finishing 6th this morning in 48.97, Cesar Cielo is scratching the finals of the 100 free to focus on the 50, his final chance at making Rio.

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2016 Maria Lenk Trophy Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

Cesar Cielo raced his way to the top 8 in this morning’s 100m freestyle prelim, but will have to work some major magic tonight in order to score an Olympic berth.

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Maria Lenk Pre-meet Photo Vault

Check out swimming photographer Satiro Sodre’s shots of some of the athletes that will be competing at the Maria Lenk Trophy Open Championships.

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