Brazil, Latin America & Caribbean

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…

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Brazilian Police Arrest Former Swim Federation President Coaracy Nunes

Brazil’s Federal Police arrested Coaracy Nunes, the president of the nation’s swimming federation, this week as part of an investigation into alleged misuse of public funds.

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Trinidad & Tobago Water Polo Teams To Defend CARIFTA Crowns

Caribbean Waterpolo powerhouse Trinidad and Tobago are now Bahamas bound to the CARIFTA Waterpolo Championships as our as our under 16…

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Cesar Cielo Records a 49.4 100 Free in Time Trial

Brazilian sprinter Cesar Cielo time trial-ed a 100 free yesterday according to Brazilian news site SporTV, hitting the wall at 49.46 at…

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Guilherme Costa Breaks South American Record in 1500 Free by 3 Seconds

Brazilian 18-year old Guilherme Pereira da Costa has broken the South American Record in the 1500 free by 3 seconds on…

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Larissa Oliveira Walking w/Difficulty, No Date Set for Return to Pool

Larissa Oliveira has been discharged from the hospital and is recovering after her car accident earlier this month. However, doctors have not yet set a date for her return to the pool.

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Maria Lenk Aquatics Center Will Host 2017 Maria Lenk Trophy

The Maria Lenk Aquatic Park in Brazil will play host to the 2017 Maria Lenk Trophy.

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Joao Gomes Swims 27.3/1:00.9 at Paraguayan Nationals

Paraguay National Championships Wednesday, March 22- Saturday, March 25 National Aquatic Center, Paraguay Prelims Results Finals Results The Paraguay Swimming…

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Brazil’s Thiago Pereira To Retire From Competition

Thiago Pereira has announced his retirement, ending the career of one of Brazil’s most-decorated swimmers of all-time.

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Peru, Devastated By Flooding, May Drop 2019 Pan American Games

Lima, Peru is slated to host the 2019 Pan American Games, but right now its population is battling an imminent danger in the form of flooding.

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Cesar Cielo Swims World Top-10 Time in First Racing in 11 Months

Torneio Regional Juvenil A Senior Live results Brazilian superstar and World Record holder Cesar Cielo took to a small local meet…

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