Brazil, Latin America & Caribbean

Russian Team Sets Sights On São Caetano do Sul Camp En Route To Rio

Russia’s Olympic swimming squad will train in São Caetano do Sul, Brazil before its final stop in Rio de Janeiro…

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Rio Organizers Opt Not To Conduct Viral Tests Of Water Venues

Rio’s organizing committee announced Friday, October 16th that it will not be undertaking any viral tests of its waters.

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Sao Paulo Takes the Chico Piscina Trophy

When all was said and done Sao Paulo came away with the victory at the Chico Piscino Trophy…

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Watch The Latest Rio 2016 Construction Progress Video

Take a look at the primary Olympic Parks as they inch near completion for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

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China Holds Off Brazil on the Final Day of the World Military Games

China and Brazil battled for the top spot in the medal standings…

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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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