Brazil, Latin America & Caribbean

Rio 2016 Olympic Previews: Clash Of Sprinters In Women’s 50 Free

The World Record in the women’s 50 freestyle is on watch at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, and the showdown will see 3 of the top 10 fastest all time performers go head to head.

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Brazil Announces Rio Olympic Coaching Staff

Brazil has announced its coaching and technical staff for the upcoming 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

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Rio Torch Relay Day 72: Man Attempts To Extinguish Torch In Joinville

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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Brett Hawke Selected As Assistant For Brazilian Olympic Team

Auburn coach Brett Hawke has been named an assistant coach for the Brazilian Olympic team, the school announced on Twitter today.

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Rio Torch Relay Day 71: Six Cities In Eastern Santa Catarina

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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Dorian McMenemy, Jhonny Perez Named To Dominican Olympic Team

Dorian McMenemy and Jhonny Perez will represent the Dominican Republic in Rio.

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Chile to Send Two Swimmers to Rio

The Chilean Olympic Committee announced has announced that two swimmers will be representing Chile in the upcoming 2016 Olympic Games.

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Colombia To Send Four Swimmers To Compete In Rio

Jorge Murillo is one of four Colombian swimmers selected to compete in Rio next month.

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Felipe Silva Pops 59.90 in 100 Breast at Tune Up Meet in Brazil

The men’s 100 breast duo of Felipe Silva and Joao Gomes, who both could battle for a podium finish in Rio, got in a practice run at this meet. Silva worked on his back half speed in the race, charging to a quick 59.90.

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After Final Pre-Games Visit IOC Says Everything is Ready to Go in Rio

After the IOC Coordination Commission Chair Nawal El Moutawakel finished her final pre-Games visit to Rio the IOC has stated that “Rio 2016 is ready to welcome the world”…

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Rio Torch Relay Day 69: Five Cities On East Coast of Santa Catarina

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 67: Seven Cities In Eastern Rio Grande do Sul

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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Carter Joins Bovell In Representing Trinidad & Tobago In Rio

USC Trojan Dylan Carter joins countryman George Bovell in representing Trinidad & Tobago this summer in Rio.

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Seven Latin American/Caribbean Swimmers Confirmed to Compete in Rio

Seven swimmers from Latin America and the Caribbean recently secured their spot to compete at the upcoming 2016 Rio Olympics….

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NIH to Conduct Zika Virus Study Among U.S. Olympic Team Members

In response to concerns about the Zika Virus, which has caused speculations about health risks at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, the National Institute of Health will fund a study to monitor potential infections among members of the U.S. Olympic Team.

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