Brazil, Latin America & Caribbean

Cesar Cielo Adidas Swim Photo Vault

Cesar Cielo in Adidas Swim gear…all around the pool. This is worth a look.

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Rio Declares Health State of Emergency 7 Months Out From Olympics

Governmental emergency funds are needed in order to immediately to reopen closed hospital units and clinics throughout Rio de Janeiro, the host of the 2016 Olympic Games.

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Rio Opens Pool As Part Of Olympic “Pre-Legacy”

Rio de Janeiro recently opened up a pool in the impoverished region of Deodoro as part of their Olympic “pre-legacy.”

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Ana Marcela Cunha Named Brazilian Athlete of the Year By COB

25km open water World Champion Ana Marcela Cunha has been named Brazil’s female Athlete of the Year by the Brazilian Olympic Committee.

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Olympic Games Corruption Claims Erupt In Brazilian Government

In the latest controversy coming out of Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian Attorney General has launched an investigation into an…

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Former FINA Race in Mexico Joins The Global Swim Series

Lots of people are familiar with the incredible “Mayan Riviera” for its natural beauty and affordable, luxury hotels. Well what would you say to doing a world class open water swim race held in the Mayan Riviera… this February?!

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Brazilian Artist’s Famous Work Will Adorn Olympic Aquatics Venue

Adriana Varejão, one of Brazil’s leading contemporary artists, will see one of her iconic pieces of art reproduced on a larger scale for all to see at the Olympic Games.

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Brazil Open Concludes With Seven New ‘A’ Cuts

Bruno Fratus put up a world-leading 50 freestyle as the Brazilians continued to impress on the last night of competition.

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Medeiros & Fratus Keep The Good Times Rolling At Brazil Open

Bruno Fratus scored a mark of 21.66 in the individual 50m freestyle this morning on the final day of competition in Brazil.

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Oliveira, Santana Chosen For Rio 100 Free At Brazil Open Day 3 Finals

After tonight’s final, Nicolas Oliveira and Matheus Santana stand as Brazil’s 100m free selection while Marcelo Chierighini and Alan Vitoria participate on the 4x100m free relay.

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Cielo Bows Out of Brazil Open; Must Clock Olympic Cuts At Maria Lenk

In a move reminiscent of his early departure from Kazan, Cesar Cielo cuts out of the remainder of the Brazil Open, opting not to swim the 50m freestyle.

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Cielo Touches In 11th Place, Out Of 100 Free Final At Brazil Open

Cesar Cielo clocked a 49.55 in this morning’s 100m freestyle prelims in Brazil, rendering an 11th spot and out of the final.

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Brazil Open Day 3 Prelims Recap: Medeiros Grabs New SA Record

Etiene Medeiros celebrates her new South American record and Olympic ‘A’ cut in the 100 free.

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Medeiros Crushes New South American Record In 100 Freestyle

Etiene Medeiros snagged an Olympic “A” cut in the women’s 100 freestyle this morning, claiming a new South American Record to boot.

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Race Video: Guilherme Guido Breaks 100 Back South American Record

Guilherme Guido set a new South American record (and a new Brazilian record) in the 100 backstroke at the 2015 Brazil Open finals tonight, speeding up his FINA ‘A’ qualifying swim from this morning by dropping over three-tenths from 53.41 to 53.09.

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