World Championship Qualifying Criteria Remains Unclear For Brazilians
The qualifying criteria for the 2017 World Championships remains unclear for the Brazilian swimmers, and will remain so until after the fact.
Host Brazil Shines At Para World Series – Sao Paulo
Brazil’s Daniel Dias picked up a pair of wins in the 50 free and 100 free at the second stop of the Para World Series in Sao Paulo.
Bahamas, Cayman Islands Win 2017 CARIFTA Championship Titles
The Bahamas boys and Cayman Island girls came away with team titles at the 2017 CARIFTA Championships held in Nassau, Bahamas.
No 100 Back For Medeiros On Brazil’s Maria Lenk Psych Sheets
National record-holder Etiene Medeiros will not contest the 100 backstroke at Brazil’s spring national championship meet, the highlight of the meet’s psych sheets released this week.
Joao de Lucca Will Skip 2017 Maria Lenk Trophy; Worlds
Two-time Brazilian Olympian Joao de Lucca will not participate in the Maria Lenk Trophy that begins in 2 weeks, according to…
Nicholas Santos Rocks World-Leading 23.01 50 Fly in Pinheiros Meet
Butterfly standout Nicholas Santos had an explosive performance in the 50 fly, rocketing to the fastest time in the world this year with his 23.01.
CBDA Directors Indicted for Involvment in Criminal Activities
Brazil’s Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office (MPF) has indicted the former president of the Brazilian Confederation of Aquatic Sports (CBDA), Coaracy Nunes,…
After Meeting With Cielo, Pereira, and Borges, Correios Extends Deal
After the arrest of Coarcy Nunes (above), Brazilian swimming lost its biggest sponsor. But Correios is giving the new administration 6 weeks to prove itself before making a final decision.
Brazil Names Prado Swim Federation Head Until Elections
With former swimming federation president Coaracy Nunes embroiled in a slew of fraud and embezzlement allegations, Brazil has named Ricardo Prado as the new “general coordinator of sports” for its aquatics federation.
IOC Will Keep 2024 Olympic Host Election in Peru, In Spite of Flooding
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has committed to keeping its 130th session in Lima, Peru, beginning on September 13th, in…
Brazilian Olympian Bruno Fratus to Rep Regatas in Domestic Competition
27-year old Brazilian swimming champion Bruno Fratus will represent Clube Internacional de Regatas de Santos this season, presuming the CBDA quagmire…
Somos Natacao Brasiliera – We Are Brazilian Swimming (VIDEO)
In connection with their letter to the Brazilian Olympic Committee and Brazilian president on Friday, a group of Brazilian swimmers…
Brazilian Superstar Swimmers Sign Letter Calling For CBDA Reform
Bruno Fratus has posted an open letter on his Facebook page signed by, among others, Cesar Cielo, Etiene Medeiros, Thiago Pereira, and Fernando Scherer.
Correios Ends 26-Year Sponsorship With Brazilian Federation
Correios, the most visible sponsor of Brazilian swimming for almost 3 decades, has terminated its agreement in light of Thursday’s events.
Bruno Fratus Swims 22.0 in 50 Free at Jimi Flowers Spring Splash
Fratus was one of 3 Brazilian Olympians to participate in the local meet in Auburn, along with Felipe Lima and Marcelo Chierighini.
