Brazil, Latin America & Caribbean

Kylliainen & Claverie Nail Olympic-Qualifying Times; Burrows On Fence

Congratulations to athletes earning Rio “A” cuts and, in some cases, earning an Olympic berth.

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Brazilian Junior Nat’l Teamer Manuella Andrade Commits to Florida St.

Brazilian swimmer Manuella Andrade, who now trains at the Bolles School in Jacksonville, Florida has committed to swim for the Florida…

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Lyrio and Oliveira Post Strong Times at Brazilian State Championships

Several states in Brazil held their championship meets over this past weekend…

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Rio Organizers And FINA Enter Constructive Talks On Venue Criticism

In a follow-up to the news we reported in September regarding FINA’s lash-out at Rio organizers regarding substandard aquatic conditions…

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2015 FINA World Cup Round-up: Notable Quotes From Big Winners

South Africa’s Cameron Van der Burgh reminds us that, “It’s never easy racing the World Champion.”

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2015 FINA World Cup Dubai: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Current 100m breaststroke world record holder Adam Peaty (GBR) takes on the field in Dubai on Day 2 of the World Cup.

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2015 FINA World Cup Dubai: Prelims Day Two

Jamaican Alia Atkinson posted the world’s top time in the 50 breaststroke during the prelims in Dubai…

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FINA 2015 World Cup Dubai: Day One Finals Live Recap

The first event of the final World Cup stop in Dubai was a thriller between Jeremy Stravius and Chad le Clos…

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Alia Atkinson Goes Sub 1:06 For New Jamaican National Record

Welcome to the sub-1:06 100m breaststroke club, Alia Atkinson!

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2015 FINA World Cup Dubai: Day 1 Prelims Recap

Britain’s Adam Peaty leads the charge in the men’s 50m breaststroke in Dubai.

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Rio Water Survey Says Rowers Healthy After August Olympic Test Event

Despite the U.S. women’s rowing team having reported several team members falling ill after participating in an Olympic test event…

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11/05/15 In Briefs: Australia/Cuba, Fraser-Holmes, Georgina Boyle

Aussie Thomas Fraser-Holmes nabs an open water win as part of this edition of In Briefs.

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Dubai World Cup Preview: Here Comes Adam Peaty

Current 50m and 100m breaststroke world record holder, Great Britain’s Adam Peaty, will be joining the field in Dubai this weekend.

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Danish Team Schedules Rio Acclimation Camp In Bermuda

Jeanette Ottesen will most likely be on the Danish squad headed to Bermuda in January.

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Nebraska Gets Verbal from Pan Ams Finalist, Venezuelan Carla Gonzalez

Carla Gonzalez Garcia, Venezuela’s Junior National record-holder in the 100m backstroke, has given her verbal accord to the University of Nebraska for 2016-17.

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