Brazil, Latin America & Caribbean

America Joins Australia In Olympic Time Zone Practical Preparations

With their fancy sunglasses and blackout curtains, Australia isn’t the only swimming nation to bring timezone effect-combating gear to the…

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Rio Torch Relay Day 80: Torch Closes In On City of São Paulo

On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…

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First World Record Attempt in Olympic City

  The first world record attempt in the Olympic City will be made days before the Opening Ceremonies even begin–…

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Previously Suspended Rio Anti-Doping Lab Receives Accreditation

WADA announced today that the Rio lab that was previously suspended has been given its accreditation back in time for the Games.

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Follow the 2016 Brazilian Olympic Team on Twitter, Instagram

Follow the 2016 Brazilian Olympic roster during their road to Rio!

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Rio Torch Relay Day 79: Campinas, Limeira, Rio Claro & Americana

On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…

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Rio Torch Relay Day 78: Torch Continues Through São Paulo

On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…

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Rio Torch Relay Day 77: Five More Cities In São Paulo

On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…

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Santo Condorelli Enjoys Reconnecting With Lopez at Paraguayan Camp

PARAGUAY – In the heart of South America, Canadian swimmer Santo Condorelli adjusts to the local weather as he trains…

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Full List of South American Swimmers Competing in Rio

As the Rio Opening Ceremonies draw ever closer, new Olympic rosters are being finalized and published seemingly everyday.  Here, thanks…

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Rio Torch Relay Day 76: Five Cities In The State of São Paulo

On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…

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Rio Torch Relay Day 74: From Paraná to São Paulo

On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…

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Fratus Hits 21.8, Chierighini 48.8 in Sprint Practice at Auburn

Three weeks separate us from the start of the swimming portion of the Olympic Games, and Brazilian sprint stars Bruno Fratus…

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Rio 2016 Olympic Previews: Peaty Smashing Records In Men’s 100 Breast

Great Britain’s Adam Peaty will be chasing Olympic gold after setting the 100 breast World Record with a herculean 57.92 in 2015.

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Scott Volkers To Coach Brazilian Pre-Olympic Camp Despite Olympic Ban

Swim coach Scott Volkers, who was accused of sexual abuse by three former female swimmers in Australia, will take part in the Brazilian national team’s pre-Olympic camp, though he will not be coaching on deck at the Olympics themselves.

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