Cesar Cielo Pulls Out of 2018 South American Swimming Championships
Besides Cielo, Viviane Jungblut was also announced this week to have withdrawn, with both being replaced by the next-best available swimmers.
Rafaela Raurich Lowers Pair Of SCM Brazilian Junior Records
17-year-old Rafaela Raurich lowered a pair of Brazilian junior national SCM records in the 200 and 400 free.
Brazil Names Roster For Open Water World Juniors
Brazil has named their roster for the 2018 FINA Open Water World Junior Championships.
De Deus, Almeida Lead Brazilian World Military Swimming Champs Roster
Brazil will send 20 swimmers to compete at the 2018 World Military Swimming Championships in Samar, Russia August 16th – 23rd, including 9 Olympians.
New Aquatic Center Possibly In The Works For Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands Aquatic Sports Association (CIASA) is reportedly coming close to making a new aquatic center happen after years of community lobbying.
Henrique Martins Tests Positive, Panel Hearing Upcoming
Brazilian Olympian Henrique Martins has tested positive for a banned substance, and will present his case at a doping panel hearing in Switzerland, according to Brazilian media.
Brett Hawke Among Those Named To Brazilian Coaching Staff For Pan Pacs
Brett Hawke will be one of the Brazilian coaches at the 2018 Pan Pacific Championships.
University of Delaware Hires Pablo Marmolejo as New Head Coach
Marmelejo was previously an assistant with the program from 2012-2015.
Andrea Berrino Doubles Up On Day 4 Of Argentinian Championships
Andrea Berrino won a pair of events on the final day of the 2018 Argentinian National Championships.
Breeja Larson Wins 2nd Event of 2018 Argentina National Championships
After a tight race in the 50 breaststroke, Breeja Larson was unchallenged in the 200.
Kobrich Beats Biagioli in Veteran-Packed 800 Free in Argentina
Kristel Kobrich beat long-time South American rival Cecilia Biagioli on day 2 of the Argentina National Championships.
Breeja Larson Wins 50 Breast on Day 1 of Argentina Championships
Larson beat Argentina’s Macarena Ceballos in the 50 breaststroke, though Ceballos still qualified for the South American Championships.
2018 Brazil Trophy Champ de Deus Swam Through Blister-Causing Virus
The 2018 Brazil Trophy 200 fly champion swam through the competition with a virus that caused his hands and feet to blister.
Brazilian Aquatic Sports Budget Drops by 64% in 2 years
Just 1 year after the Rio-hosted 2016 Olympics, the budget of the Brazilian Confederation of Aquatic Sports (CBDA) has fallen…
Mauro Castillo Breaks 2 Mexican Records at Tijuana Arena Grand Prix
5 Mexican Records were broken over the course of the meet.