2016 Maria Lenk Trophy: Day 6 Prelims Live Recap
Follow along for live recaps of the final day of the Maria Lenk Open Championships, the second of two Brazilian Olympic qualifiers.
WATCH: Thiago Pereira Officially Qualify for His 4th Olympics
A tie in the 200 IM between Thiago Pereira (left) and Henrique Rodrigues (right) was enough to confirm both of their spots on the Brazilian Olympic Team.
Odds and Ends From Day 6 at Maria Lenk
Etiene Medeiros (pictured) and Larissa Oliveira both qualified for the Olympics in the 100 freestyle, the first time two Brazilian women have done so since 1988.
Brazil Adds Two More Qualifiers With One Day Remaining of Maria Lenk
Thiago Pereira officially booked his ticket to the Olympics tonight in the 200 IM.
Larissa Oliveira Breaks Brazilian, South American Records In 100 Free
Larissa Oliveira broke the South American and Brazilian records in the women’s 100 free tonight at the Maria Lenk Trophy earning her a second individual event for the Olympics.
2016 Maria Lenk Trophy: Day 5 Finals Live Recap
Larissa Oliveira needs to drop a tenth from her morning swim to earn an individual Olympic berth in the women’s 100 freestyle.
Brazil’s Dias Wins Laureus World Sportsperson With A Disability Award
Daniel Dias, who currently holds 20 S5 World Records, won the award for World Sportsperson with a Disability at this weekend’s Laureus Awards.
Satiro Sodre Dives In to Maria Lenk Day 4 Photo Vault
2016 MARIA LENK TROPHY OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS Friday, April 15th – Wednesday, April 20th Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil…
Oliveira Posts 2nd Fastest Brazilian 100 Free in Day 5 Maria Lenk Prelims
Passing her previous Brazilian National Record of 54.61, Larissa Oliveira clocks the second fastest 100 free of all time by a Brazilian in prelims with 54.53.
WATCH Marcelo Chierighini Win Brazilian Title in 100 Free (RACE VIDEO)
2016 MARIA LENK TROPHY OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS Friday, April 15th – Wednesday, April 20th Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil…
Brazil Will Send Largest Olympic Team Ever After 4 Qualify On Day 4 of Maria Lenk
Thiago Simon was one of six Olympic qualifiers on day 4 at the Maria Lenk Trophy.
2016 Maria Lenk Trophy: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
Marcelo Chierighini will look to defend his top seed tonight in the men’s 100 free and book his ticket to the Olympics.
IOC Chair ‘Confident’ Brazil Will Deliver Successful Olympic Games
After the conclusion of the final IOC Coordination Commission visit to Rio, the committee is confident in the success of the upcoming Olympic Games.
WATCH: Day 2 Race Videos From 2016 Maria Lenk Trophy
Etiene Medeiros earned an Olympic bid with a win in the 100 backstroke.
Cielo Scratches 100 Free For Tonight, Still Hasn’t Made Olympic Team
After finishing 6th this morning in 48.97, Cesar Cielo is scratching the finals of the 100 free to focus on the 50, his final chance at making Rio.
