Brazil Confirms 2016 National Meets, 2017 Selection Procedures
Brazil’s swimming federation has confirmed it will run the three more major national championship events of 2016, despite the federation suspending its finances amidst some turmoil.
Brazil’s Federal Prosecutors Call CBDA Statement ‘Distortion of Facts’
Brazil’s Federal Public Ministry responded to a statement from the nation’s aquatic sports federation, calling it “false” and a “distortion of facts.”
Brazilian Federation Suspends Salaries And National Championships
In response to allegations of fraud and the removal of 4 officials (including federation President Coaracy Nunes), the Brazilian swimming federation has suspended payments to its employees and the organizing of national championship events.
Correios Renews Sponsorship of Brazilian Federation, But At Lower Rate
Correios, the Brazilian postal service, has renewed its sponsorship deal with the Brazilian swimming federation, but at a lower price than the previous deal.
Brazilian Swimming Pres Removed From Post Along With 3 Others
Following allegations of fraud and corruption, Brazilian swimming federation president Coaracy Nunes has been removed from his position along with three other officials.
WADA Rio Report: Less Than 50% Of Athletes Reported Whereabouts
‘It was only due to the enormous resourcefulness and goodwill of some key doping control personnel working at the Games that the process did not break down entirely,’ reads the WADA Independent Observers’ Report.
Rio 2016 Organizers Facing Unpaid Vendor Bills
Plagued by budget problems throughout the lead-up to this past summer’s Olympic Games, Rio 2016 organizers are still facing monetary issues.
Alia Atkinson Breaks 50 SCM Breast World Record in Tokyo
Jamaica’s Alia Atkinson has broken the 50 short course meters breaststroke world record at the Tokyo stop of the FINA World Cup Tour.
Brazilian Judge Denies Request To Dismiss Case Against Ryan Lochte
Months after leaving Rio, U.S. Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte’s troubles with the Rio gas station incident aren’t over quite yet.
Brazil’s Ana Marcela Cunha Undergoes Successful Surgery
Brazilian Olympian Ana Marcela Cunha underwent a successful surgery to remove her spleen this past Sunday, October 23rd.
WADA: 5 National Anti-Doping Organizations Out of Compliance
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced on Wednesday that 5 Natinoal Anti-Doping Organizations are not currently in compliance with the…
Heitmann, Rodrigues Cap Julio de Lamare Trophy With 3 Wins Each
Pedro Spajari won a close battle in the Junior-2 boys 100 free, touching in 49.61 over Felipe Ribeiro de Souza (49.76).
4 Meet Records, 2 From Heitmann, On Day 2 Of Julio de Lamare In Brazil
Four meet records fell on the second day of Brazil’s junior championship meet, the Julio de Lamare Trophy.
Guilherme Costa Hits 3rd-Fastest 1500 Free In Brazilian History
Competing at Brazil’s Julio de Lamare Trophy for junior swimmers, 1998-born Guilherme Costa hit the 3rd-fastest 1500 free in national history at 15:14.04.
SA Championship Medalist Ana Giulia Zortea Verbals to Florida State
South American Championships medalist Ana Guilia Zortea announced her verbal commitment to Florida State today.