Brazil, Latin America & Caribbean

Jhennifer Conceição Hits 1:07.13 Brazilian 100 Breast Record, 0.06 Off FINA A

Jhennifer Conceição has not yet qualified for the Tokyo Olympics but has just gotten within 0.06 of the 100 breast FINA A standard.

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Alfonso Mestre, Jarod Arroyo Down National Records Early On At CCCAN Champs

Jarod Arroyo (pictured) lowered his Puerto Rican National Record in the men’s 200 IM in a time of 2:00.61 at the CCCAN Championships in San Juan.

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Swimmers Adriel Sanes, Natalia Kuipers Named to US Virgin Islands Olympic Team

Adriel Sanes (above) came within two-tenths of the Olympic “B” standard in the 200 breaststroke at a meet in Florida in April.

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Michael Andrew’s 200IM: Who Else Has Gone Out Under WR Pace But Missed it?

Michael Andrew was ahead of the World Record pace in the 200 IM at the 150-meter mark in both prelims and semifinals. In semifinals, he missed it by 1.26.

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Brazil Announces 40-Person Committee at Sette Colli, Including Olympic Roster

The Brazilian Confederation of Aquatic Sports announced a 40-person delegation they will send to the Sette Coli Trophy, including their full Olympic roster.

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Juan Manuel Morales y Santiago Corredor baten el récord colombiano de 200 libre

Juan Manuel Morales y Santiago Corredor han batallado por ganar el 200 libre en el Nacional Interligas, con nuevo récord colombiano y marca B olímpica.

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Isabella Arcila rompe el récord colombiano de 100 espalda con marca B olímpica

Isabella Arcila ha roto en el Campeonato colombiano Interligas el récord de hace 13 años de Carolina Colorado con 1:01.08, calificando para Tokio 2020.

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No New Olympic Qualifiers on 2nd Day of Brazilian Time Trials

After breaking the national record in the women’s 1500 the night before, Viviane Jungblut followed up by swimming the 800 free tonight.

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Jungblut Cuts 8 Seconds off of Brazilian 1500 Free Record to Qualify for Tokyo

After testing positive for coronavirus on the eve of the Brazilian Olympic team trials, Viviane Jungblut swam to a new national record in the 1500 free.

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Brazil Releases Schedule, Standards For 4-Swimmer Olympic Time Trial Meet

The Brazilian swimming federation has released the event schedule for its four-swimmer Olympic Trials Time Trial meet this weekend.

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Two Swimmers Named to Refugee Olympic Team

Yusra Mardini, a native of Syria, has been named to the Refugee Olympic Team for the second time. She will be joined by 28 other athletes in Tokyo.

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Peruvian International Joaquin Vargas Makes Verbal Commitment to Tennessee

Joaquin Vargas, who represents Peru internationally, has announced his plans to swim for the University of Tennessee.

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Greek Relays Back In For Tokyo

It has been a roller coaster ride for the Greeks as their qualification status for Tokyo has changed over the past few days.

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2021 Mare Nostrum Barcelona – Day 2 Prelims Recap

After winning the 50 and 200 breaststroke last night, Arno Kamminga swam 58.47 in the 100 and has his eyes on Adam Peaty’s meet record.

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Ireland, Switzerland Qualify Relays For Tokyo; Greeks Out

Ireland has qualified relays for the Olympics for the first time in 49 years. Greece, who put up qualifying times last week, is not on the list of qualfiers.

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