Brazil, Latin America & Caribbean

16 Year Old Heitmann Posts 2:00.71 in the 200 Freestyle

Maria Paula Heitmann posted a 2:00.71 to win the 200 freestyle at the Chico Piscina Trophy…

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Bonnet, Vien and Suo Post Competition Records at World Military Games

Charloette Bonnet of France, Nguyen Thi Anh Vien of Vietnam and Suo Ran all set new compeition records on the third day of the World Military Games…

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Sao Paulo Off to a Fast Start at Chico Piscina Trophy

Sao Paulo has a commanding lead in the points standings after the first night of competition at the Chico Piscina Trophy in Brazil…

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Bonnet and Dowgiert Set Records on Day 2 of World Military Games

Charlotte Bonnet of France and Anna Dowgiert of Poland both set new championship records on the second day of competition…

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China Leads Medal Count after Day One of World Military Games

Chinese star Ning Zetao won gold in the men’s 50 freestyle on the first day of the World Military Games…

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Less Than 1 Yr Out, Rio 2016 Organizers Slash Budget, Volunteer Force

Amid a severe economic crisis plaguing the site country of Brazil, Rio 2016 Olympic Game organizers met in a series…

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Rio 2016 Online Store Set To Open Globally February 2016

First, fans were able to vote on the 2016 Rio Olympic and Paralympic Games mascots’ names. Then, the characters, ‘Tom’…

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In Briefs 10/04/15: Fletcher Elevated To Elite, Brazil Waives Visas

The country of Brazil will grant 90-day visa waivers to benefit foreign Olympic tourists.

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2015 FINA World Cup Singapore: Day 2 Finals

With Day 1’s finals cancelled due to alarming haze levels in the open air OCBC Aquatic Center, athletes are more than ready to throw down some speed on Day 2 of the FINA World Cup Singapore

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2015 FINA World Cup Singapore: Day 1 Prelims

Five events were swum in the prelims on Saturday morning, including a top-seed in the 50 breaststroke from American Kevin Cordes, who is based out of Singapore.

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Singapore World Cup Preview and All the Links You Need

Cameron van der Burgh and Masato Sakai will battle for World Cup points in Singapore…

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2015 FINA World Cup Beijing: Day 2 Prelims Recap

Once again the Campbell sisters of Australia will go head to head in the women’s 100 freestyle…

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In Briefs 09/29/15: Rio Accommodation Concerns, UK Funding Cuts Loom

Get in the know on possible UK funding cuts, potential accommodation problems in Rio for 2016 and more in this edition of In Briefs.

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Low Budget, Big Culture Are Themes Of Rio Opening & Closing Ceremonies

The Rio Opening Ceremony’s budget is estimated to be 10% that of London’s in 2012.

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Mauricio Fiol Vows to Defend His Innocence in YouTube Video

Mauricio Fiol has published a video on his YouTube channel reaffirming his innocence in a doping case.

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