Brazil, Latin America & Caribbean

Head Coach of Davie Nadadores, ‘Coach Alex,’ to Retire From Coaching

The great Alex Pussieldi, head coach of the Davie Nadadores, has announced his retirement from coaching, effective September 1st. Pussieldi wears…

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2013 Worlds Preview: A Humbled Magnussen and Resurgent Russia

All signs abroad are that James “the Missile” Magnussen has his sights set on a 100 freestyle gold in Barcelona. (Photo: Swimming Australia)

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Grechin Goes 48.0 in 100 Free in first WUGs Session

The Canadians, Russians, an Americans all got off to a hot start, and Russia may have gotten a boost for a Worlds gold in the 400 free relay. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Brazil to Decide Second Spot in 100 Free in Barcelona Swim-Off

Brazil’s Nicolas Oliveira (above) will face off against sprinting newcomer Fernando dos Santos in a bid for an individual swim in the 100 free at the World Championships. (Photo: Satiro Sodres/SSPress)

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Bahamas to Send 4 US-Based Swimmers to World Championships

Olympic finalist Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace leads a squad of four to Barcelona, Spain this summer. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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IOC Awards 2018 Youth Olympics to Buenos Aires, Argentina

Kaitlyn Jones of the Delaware Swim Team was the United States’ lone gold medalist at the first edition of the Youth Olympics in 2010. (Photo: Tim BInning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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2013 Worlds Preview: Men’s 50 freestyle, Familiar Faces with New Expectations

Can Nathan Adrian go from not qualifying in 2012 to gold in 2013? (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Scott Goodrich Selected to Brazilian Worlds Squad

Scott Goodrich, left, talks with Cesar Cielo, right. (Photo: Satiro Sodre/SSPress)

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Stravius Goes 53.1 in 100 Back; Pedersen 2:21 in 200 Breast on Day 1 of Canet Mare Nostrum

Felipe Lima posted this shot of the Canet pool from day 1 of the 2013 Mare Nostrum series.

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Manaudou Swims Lifetime Best 100 Free; Muffatt Now Holds World’s Top Two in 200

Day one of the 2013 Sette Colli Trophy in Rome was a scorcher. Day two was still quality, but not the…

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Muffat Swims World Best 400 Free Again, Manaudou Beats Bousquet in 50

Day 1 of the 2013 Sette Colli Trophy did not disappoint, with a handful of Meet Records and a World Leader going on the boards. (Photo: Aidan Pongrace)

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Ruta Meilutyte Gets 2nd European Record in a Week at Barcelona Stop

Lithuania’s Ruta Meilutyte now owns both sprint records on the Continent.

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Olympians Berens and Breeja to Headline Texas Senior Circuit #2

Thanks to Scott Scofield for passing along the psych sheets. A large portion of the United States’ national and international…

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Le Clos Headed to Europe for Big Summer Meet Season; Pair of Bulldogs Too

Chad le Clos (above) is part of a loaded field that will compete in Europe over the next month. Also on the list is a pair of Georgia Bulldogs. (Photo Credit: Staccioli/Arena)

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Lochte Finishes Meet With 4th Win; Pelton Swims Best Time in 100 Back

Conor Dwyer has been on a roll so far at the Santa Clara Grand Prix, and will hope to stay hot in the last finals session in the 200 IM. (Photo: Bill Collins)

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