Brazil, Latin America & Caribbean

Brazil’s Felipe Ribeiro Breaks South American Age Record in 100 Meter Free

Ribeiro is part of a 32-strong roster headed for the Junior World Championships this summer. (Photo: Satiro Sodre/SSPress)

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Silva Fails to Qualify to Defend 50 Breast World Title

Now new qualifiers on day 1 of the Brazilian Senior and Junior Championships, which means no World Title defense for Felipe Silva. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Bruno Fratus Recovering from shoulder surgery

Brazilian sprint freestyler Bruno Fratus under went surgery on Sunday to repair ligament damage in the gleno humeral capsule on…

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2013 Maria Lenk Trophy and Brazilian Championships Photo Vault

Cesar Cielo, Olympic Champion & World Record Holder (Photo Credit: Satiro Sodre)

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Top Mexican Swimmer Maria Fernanda-Gonzalez Joins Gator Swim Club

The training group in Gainesville has picked up another big-time women’s backstroker. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Ibanez Breaks Meet Record in 200 Free on Day 4 of Mexican Nationals

Lili Ibanez finished a solid Olimpiada Nacional with two Meet Records, and nearly a third. (Photo Courtesy: Liz Dittmer)

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Two Under Mexican National Record in 400 Free on Day 3 of Olimpiada Nacional

On Monday evening at the 2013 Olimpiada Nacional, the Mexican National Championship meet and a World Championship qualifying event, two…

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Mexico Names Four, Two Aggies, to World Championships Roster Through 2 Days of Olimpiada Nacional

Texas A&M’s Erica Dittmer is the first Mexican with qualifications earned in two events at this week’s Olimpiada Nacional. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Chierighini Takes the 100 Free Title in 48.11 to Wrap 2013 Maria Lenk Trophy

There’s a new 100 free champion in Brazil, and his name is Marcelo Chierighini. (Photo: Satiro Sodre/SSPress)

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Rodrigues and Pereira Match 1:57’s in 200 IM; Dos Santos Tops Cielo in 50 Fly

Henrique Rodrigues upset Thiago Pereira in the men’s 200 IM, as the pair now ranks 2nd and 3rd in the world in 2013. (Photo:Satiro Sodre/SSPress)

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Omar Pinzon Handed Two-Year Suspension for Cocaine Use

17-time Florida All-American Omar Pinzon has been hit with a two-year ban. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Joao Gomes Wins Tight 100 Breaststroke on Day 4 of Maria Lenk

Joao Gomes Junior won a tight battle with Felipe Lima in the men’s 100 breaststroke (Photo: Satiro Sodre/SSPress)

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Cielo Swims #2 Time in the World in Maria Lenk Day 3 Prelims

Cesar Cielo made his 2013 Maria Lenk individual debut with a 50 free that ranks him 2nd in the world. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Naidich Breaks South American Record; Pereira Wins 100 Fly on Day 2 of Maria Lenk Trophy

Thanks to D’Artagnan Dias, for contributing to this report. Day two of the 2013 Maria Lenk Trophy saw a similarly…

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Disappointing Day Begins Maria Lenk Trophy; de Lucca Can’t Swim Finals

NCAA Champion Joao de Lucca will hope for at best a relay swim in the 200 free after failing to gain a club affiliation in time for the 2013 Maria Lenk Trophy. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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