Brazil, Latin America & Caribbean

Gabrielle Assis Breaks Oldest Brazilian Women’s Record with 2:26.38 200 Breast

Gabrielle Assis clocked a 2:26.38 to shave over a second off Carolina Mussi’s previous Brazilian record of 2:27.42 that she swam way back in May of 2009.

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Watch: Luana Alonso’s Heartwarming Reaction to New Paraguayan Record at PSS – Westmont

Luana Alonso made the most out of her Thursday night swim after she snuck into the B-final of the 100 butterfly as the last seed thanks to a late scratch. 

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Mexico’s Miguel de Lara Qualifies for 1st Olympics at Age 28 with 2:09.60 200 Breast

At 28 years old, Miguel de Lara qualified for his first Olympic team with a 2:09.60 to win the 200 breaststroke at the Mexico’s National Selection meet. 

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World Aquatics Investigating Former Mexican Swimming Federation President Kiril Todorov

World Aquatics made the announcement after a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling last week rejected an appeal by the Mexican Swimming Federation.

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How To Get The 2023 SwimSwam Magazine Tech Issue With The Shaine Casas Cover

This issue is big, 172 pages, and it is full of features on how A.I. and technology are being used in our sport today and in the future.

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Beatriz Dizotti Clocks Brazilian National Record In LCM 1500 Free

Competing at a regional meet in her native Brazil this weekend, 22-year-old Beatriz Dizotti fired off a new national record in the women’s 1500m freestyle.

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FAU’s Max Ahumada Breaks Chilean Record in 100 Backstroke at PSS – Ft Lauderdale

2023 PRO SWIM SERIES – FORT LAUDERDALE March 1-4, 2023 Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Long Course Meters…

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16-Year-Old Kaii Winkler Moves Up to No. 6 in NAG Rankings with 1:49.02 in 200 Free

Eagle Aquatics 16-year-old Kaii Winkler didn’t make the A-final in the 200 free, but he still lowered his lifetime best by more than a second to 1:49.02.

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After Racing Well at Altitude, Dylan Carter Happy with National Record and FINA “A” Cut

After racing at altitude in Mexico last weekend (and clocking 25.0 in the 2nd 50 of his 100 free), Carter replicated that back-half speed in Ft. Lauderdale.

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Dylan Carter Lowers T&T National Record in 100 Free During Win at PSS – Fort Lauderdale

Dylan Carter captured the 100 free title on Thursday, clocking a 48.28 that lowered his own Trinidad and Tobago national record in the event. 

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Michael Andrew Wraps Up Jalisco International With 50 Free/50 Back Double

23-year-old American Michael Andrew doubled up with wins the 50m free and 50m back to conclude the Jalisco International Meet.

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Michael Andrew Scores Double Gold On Night Three Of Jalisco International

American Olympian Michael Andrew raced his way to two gold medals on the penultimate night of action at the Jalisco International Swimming Cup.

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2022 NCAA 1st Alternate Jadon Wuilliez of TCU Swims 51.7 100 Breast, Punches NCAA Ticket

Last night at the Big 12 Championships, Texas’ Will Chan got his hand on the wall first, but you wouldn’t have known that by the aftermath of the race.

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Retired Nicholas Santos Touches Out Michael Andrew In 50 Fly In Mexico

He may be retired, but 43-year-old Nicholas Santos of Brazil can’t stay away from the pool, racing at a meet in Mexico this weekend.

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Indiana Commit Raekwon Noel Breaks 7 Guyanese Records in 1 Meet

Raekwon Noel has exploded in the pool since moving to New Jersey in August 2021. He now holds more Guyanese National Records than any other swimmer.

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