Brazil, Latin America & Caribbean

Men’s 800, Women’s 1500 Expected to Be Added to 2019 Pan Am Games

The currently-available version of the schedule does not include the events, but they are expected to be added, Brazilian media reports. (Above: American Sierra Schmidt is the defending Pan American Games champion in the women’s 800 free).

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2018 CAC Games: Dylan Carter Crushes 4th Fastest 50 Fly In The World

Representing his home nation of Trinidad & Tobago, Dylan Carter crushed a winning 50m fly time of 23.11 to now rank 4th in the world.

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Delfina Pignatiello Breaks South American Record in 1500 Free (SCM)

Argentinian swimmer Delfina Pignatiello has broken the South American Record in the women’s 1500 short course meter freestyle. Racing on Saturday…

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2 South American, 3 Brazilian Records Broken in São Paulo

Larissa Oliveira (above) was one of two senior record-breaking swimmers at a regional meet hosted by Pinheiros this weekend.

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2018 CAC Games Day 2: Joanna Evans Scores 200 Free National Record

Joanna Evans of the Bahamas took her 2nd individual gold of the 2018 CAC Games, establishing a national record in the process.

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2018 CAC Games Day 1: Atkinson Turns In World-Class Time

Alia Atkinson turned heads at the CAC Games, clocking 1:06.83 to take the women’s 100m breaststroke.

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15 Jamaican Swimmers Train In China As Part Of Sports Coaching Project

A squad of 15 Jamaican swimmers are currently training in the nation of China as part of a collaboration called the Jamaica China Technical Cooperation Project on Sports Coaching.

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2018 CAC Games Kick-off In Colombia

Dylan Carter is one of the swimmers to watch in Colombia, as the 2018 Central American & Caribbean (CAC) Games get underway.

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Marcela Cunha, Correia Headline SA Champs Rosters from Brazil, Peru, and Argentina

Brazil, Peru, and Argentina have now picked their 2018 South American Championship rosters.

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Brazilian Sprint Star Bruno Fratus Out Of Pan Pacs

Brazilian speedster Bruno Fratus has been removed from the nation’s roster for Pan Pacs and replaced with Iago Moussalem.

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SwimSwam International Olympians Draft, Part 2

Which swimmers do we expect to dominate in Tokyo? How do we value up and coming swimmer’s chances? Do we expect aging stars to win more medals or fall off?

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Predicting Tokyo: SwimSwam International Olympians Draft, Part 1

Which swimmers do we expect to dominate in Tokyo? How do we value up and coming swimmer’s chances? Do we expect aging stars to win more medals or fall off?

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Bonnet Sweeps Freestyle, Fratus With Another Sub-22 In Chartres

Charlotte Bonnet is keeping her stellar season streak going with a 50m-100m-200m trifecta in Chartres.

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Santiago Grassi Breaks Argentina Record in 100 Fly at Bulldog GS

Grassi broke his own National Record in the 100 fly during a Sunday time trial at the Gabrielsen Natatorium.

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Marcelo Acosta Wins Five Events At CCCAN Championships In Aruba

Marcelo Acosta won five events at the 2018 CCCAN Swimming Championships.

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