Brazil, Latin America & Caribbean

2016 Arena Pro Swim Series – Charlotte: Three Races to Watch

All three women who stood on the medal podium for the 100 breaststroke at the 2015 Pan American Games will be taking part in the event in Charlotte…

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Brazil to Send Olympians to Arena Pro Swim Series – Santa Clara

Leonardo de Deus (above) is one of 7 confirmed Brazilian Olympians who will travel to race in Santa Clara in June.

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Grabich Breaks 50 in 100 Free To Close Argentine Nationals

Federico Grabich went 49.96 to win the 100 freestyle, capping the final day of the 2016 Argentina Open National Championships.

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Australian Olympic Committee Asks Brazil Not To Take Volkers To Rio

The Austalian Olympic Committee is urging Brazil to leave former Australian Olympic coach Scott Volkers off their Olympic coaching roster, amid sexual abuse allegations.

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Rio Olympic Warm Up Pool Battles Mosquito Infestation In Face Of Zika

The Rio Olympic Games warm up pool is currently in the midst of a mosquito infestation, which is concerning given the spread of the Zika virus in South America.

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Mexicans Ask for Resignation of Federation Head Kiril Todorov

Earlier this week a petition was started on Change.org asking for the resignation of Kiril Todorov, who is the current president of the Mexican Swimming Federation (FMN).

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10 from Brazil’s Olympic Roster to Train at High Altitude in Flagstaff

Olympian Thiago Pereira will be one of the ten swimmers to spend a few weeks training in Flagstaff at high altitude.

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Virginia Bardach Breaks Argentine Record in 100 Fly

Virginia Bardach has broken the Argentine Record in the women’s 100 meter fly at this week’s Argentina Open Naitonal Championships….

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Nadadora Olímpica Ibáñez a Entrenar con Canyons Aquatic Club

Lili Ibáñez, una de dos nadadores mexicanos clasificados a los Juegos Olímpicos de Río 2016, se dirige al oeste de Estados Unidos para continuar su preparación.

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Mexican Olympian-to-Be Ibañez Moving to Train at Canyons Aquatic Club

Lili Ibañez, one of two Mexicans qualified to compete at the Olympics thus far, is moving west to finish her preparations for Rio.

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Centro Acuático Olímpico Tiene Como Enfoque la Sostenibilidad

Brasil reveló oficialmente el Estadio Acuático Olímpico para los Juegos de Rio 2016, con un énfasis en la sostenibilidad.

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Colombia Campeón General de la Copa Latina de Natación

Colombia sumó un total de 974 puntos para ganar el titulo de campeón general, superando a Italia y Honduras

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Brazil Unveils Olympic Aquatics Stadium With Focus On Sustainability

Earlier this month, Brazil officially unveiled its Olympic Aquatics Stadium for the Rio 2016 Games, with a structural emphasis on sustainability.

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Watch As 2016 Olympic Games Torch Is Passed To Rio Organizers

Catch the Olympic torch in action as we see it passed to the Rio Organizing Committee.

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Brazil Officially Receives Olympic Torch At Ceremony In Athens

Greek Olympic committee president Spyros Capralos passes the Olympic flame to Rio 2016 president Carlos Nuzman at a ceremony in Athens on Wednesday.

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