Brazil, Latin America & Caribbean

Russia Powers To YOG Medal Table Lead Through Day 2

World record holder Kliment Kolesnikov took the men’s 100m back in Buenos Aires tonight, contributing to Russia’s lead in the overall YOG medal table through day 2.

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Dropping 1Back, Norway’s Hvas Going All-In With 200 IM In Buenos Aires

All the fields remain in tact for tonight’s finals in Buenos Aires, save for the men’s 100m back, where Norwegian swimmer Tomoe Hvas has given up his spot in the final to instead go all-in on the 200m IM.

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Watch Newly-Minted WR Holder Santos Give Sjostrom Block Start Tips

We know Swedish Olympian Sarah Sjostrom’s start is incredible as it is, but even the greats take time to learn something new from one another.

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Kolesnikov’s Speedy 48.17 Lead-Off Snagged Russian Gold

Nine different nations got on the board on day 1 of the 2018 Youth Olympic Games, including Russian world record holder Kliment Kolesnikov in the mixed 4 x 100m freestyle relay.

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Kaylee McKeown Keeps The Double For Night 1 Of YOG

Australia’s finalist at the 2017 World Championships, teenager Kaylee McKeown, will take on the 100m back field tonight in Buenos Aires, as well as the 200m IM.

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American Rhyan White Swims Best Time in 100 Back at YOG Day 1 Prelims

White, currently a freshman at Alabama, leads a loaded field into the semi-finals.

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WATCH LIVE: Swimming at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games

Some of the world’s biggest junior stars, including European Champion Kristof Milak, take the stage in Buenos Aires this week.

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Alia Atkinson Lowers Own SCM World Record In Women’s 50 Breast

Alia Atkinson lowered her own SCM world record in the women’s 50 breaststroke down to 28.56 in Budapest.

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Nicholas Santos Breaks Suited World Record In Men’s SCM 50 Fly – 21.75

Nicholas Santos broke the 2009 world record in the men’s SCM 50 fly in a blistering 21.75.

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Entry Lists for 2018 Youth Olympic Games Released

Hungary’s Kristof Milak has 9 individual entries at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games.

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USA Youth Added To FINA World Cup Mix For Budapest

Miranda Heckman of Pleasaanton Seahawks is among the young patch of Americans joining national teamers Molly Hannis, Kelsi Dahlia, Kathleen Baker, Michael Andrew and Blake Pieroni in Budapest this weekend.

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2018 FINA World Cup Eindhoven Day 2 Finals: Sjostrom Strikes Twice

After a uncharacteristic 50m freestyle loss on night 1, Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom fired back with 2 golds tonight in Eindhoven.

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2018 FINA World Cup Eindhoven Day 1 Finals: Morozov Shows Up Big Time

A 100m IM World Record followed by a 50m freestyle gold medal? Russian speedster Vlad Morozov doesn’t mind if he does.

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Marco Antonio Ferreira Junior Undergoes Surgery For Appendicitis

Brazilian swimmer Marco Antonio Ferreira Junior was admitted to surgery for appendicitis this week according to Brazilian news organization globo.com….

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Six National Records Fall At Argentine Short Course Championships

Six new national records were set at the 2018 Argentine Short Course Championships.

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