Brazil, Latin America & Caribbean

2018 Brazil Trophy (Maria Lenk) Day 2 Photo Vault

2018 BRAZIL TROPHY (MARIA LENK) Tuesday, April 17th – Saturday, April 21st Maria Lenk Aquatic Park, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Prelims:…

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Costa Drops 800 Free South American Record at Brazil Trophy – Day 2

In addition to Guilherme Costa’s record, Vini Lanza posted the #8 200 IM in the world this year.

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2018 Brazil Trophy (Maria Lenk) Day 1 Photo Vault

Satiro Sodré was on deck to catch all the action on day 1 of the 2018 Brazil Trophy.

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2016 Olympic Training Pool Finds New Home in Bahia, Salvador, Brazil

Fulfilling one of the promises of the legacies of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, one…

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Fernando Scheffer Blasts South American, Brazilian Record in 400 Free

With the record-breaking win, Scheffer earned 85 points for his team instead of the usual 35.

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Vini Lanza Continues Stellar Streak, Goes Best Time at Brazil Trophy (Maria Lenk) Day 1

Other notable swims include a win for Ruta Meilutyte in the 100 breast, and a new junior I category record in the 400 free for Rafaela Raurich.

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Cunha, do Carmo Win Open Water Races at 2018 Maria Lenk Trophy

Both Ana Marcela Cunha and Allan do Carmo came from behind to win their respective races.

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International and Domestic Stars Set to Race at 2018 Maria Lenk Trophy

The star-studded meet includes Brazil’s Cesar Cielo and Bruno Fratus, as well as Lithuanian Ruta Meilutyte and Dutch swimmer Kira Toussaint.

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Ricardo Vargas Qualifies For 2018 Central American & Caribbean Games

University of Michigan men’s swimmer Ricardo Vargas won three events and qualified for the 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games at the Arena Grand Prix de Natación Senior, held at the Complejo Acuático del Centro de Alto Rendimiento (April 12-15).

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Mauro Castillo Luna Snaps Pair Of Mexican Breaststroke Records

Mauro Castillo Luna broke a pair of Mexican Records in the 100 and 200 breast.

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Psych Sheets for 2018 Maria Lenk Trophy Released

Bruno Fratus and Cesar Cielo are among those scheduled to compete at the 2018 Maria Lenk Trophy in Brazil.

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Cesar Cielo Entered in 50 Back at 2018 Maria Lenk Trophy

Cielo is slated to swim the 50 back at the 2018 Brazilian National Championships for the first time since 2006.

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Dylan Carter Makes Commonwealth History for Trinidad & Tobago

The small, sovereign, twin island nation of Trinidad & Tobago has participated in all-but-three editions of the Commonwealth Games dating…

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2018 C’Wealth Games: Australia Takes Charge Of Medal Table

Kyle Chalmers was king was again, this time taking the 200m free title to give host nation Australia another gold.

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54 Brazilians in 10k Marathon to Kick off 2018 Brazil Trophy C’ship

54 Brazilian swimmers are entered in the 10k open water marathon, the first event of the 2018 Troféu Brasil, or Brazilian National Championships.

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