Mexico suspends all sanctioned swim meets until further notice
Mexico’s Swimming Federation has announced that all events sanctioned by the nation’s governing body for the sport will remain canceled until further notice.
NCAA & World Champion Joao de Lucca Retires from Swimming
Joao de Lucca, who won back-to-back NCAA titles in the 200 free in 2013 and 2014, has announced his retirement from elite competitive swimming.
Five months later, Argentina’s Julia Sebastian resumes her training in Brazil
The Argentinian swimmer, who has already qualified for postponed Tokyo games, resumed her training at the Minas Tenis Club in Brazil.
Peru’s Mauricio Fiol Given 8-Year Doping Suspension in 2nd Stanozolol Case
Mauricio Fiol, left, has been handed an 8 year suspension by a FINA Doping Panel. Fiol did not participate in the hearing after ignoring FINA letters.
Special Report: The Latest On South American Pool Return
The compilation that initially contained five countries among which were Paraguay, Uruguay or Colombia has seen some additions.
Argentine National Team Completes Return to Pool
After 5 months, Argentinian swimmers are finally back in the water. Agustín Hernández was the final Argentinian National Team member to return to the pool.
High-Level International Meets For September 2020
Take a look at the upcoming swim meets happening around the world in the month of September, knowing things can change in an instant.
Guilherme Costa Unofficially Breaks South American Record with 7:39 SCM 800 FR
Costa, a 21-year-old, had a previous best time of 7:45.29, which he swam back at the 2018 Jose Finkel meet.
Belmonte Absent From Pura Loulé Due To Hernia Surgery
2016 Olympic gold medalist from Rio Mireia Belmonte was set to race in Portugal this weekend but bowed out due to hernia surgery.
Spanish WJR Holder Vazquez Ruiz Takes 400 IM Title In Portugal
Spain’s World Junior Record holder and reigning World Junior champion in the women’s 400m IM, Alba Vazquez Ruiz, collected gold her in specialty event.
2020 Pura Loulé Day 1 Finals: Top 3 1500 Freestylers Finish Within .5 Seconds
Catch up on action from day 1 in Portugal, including a 3-way battle in the men’s 1500 free that resulted in the top 3 finishers touching within a fingernail.
Mexico: CONADE President Ana Guevara Under Investigation Over Alleged Extortion
Ana Guevara, president of the Mexican Sports Commission (CONADE), is accused of alleged extortion and faces charges along with two other CONADE officials.
Brazil Re-opens Olympic Training Center
As Brazil sends some athletes to train in Portugal, they have announced they will be reopening their own Olympic training center in Rio de Janeiro.
Brazilian National Teamers Travel To Portugal To Resume Training
A handful of Brazil’s top aquatic athletes have traveled to Portugal to resume their training for next summer’s Olympic Games.
High-Level International Meets For August 2020
With the next edition of the Summer Olympic Games fewer than 1 year away, swimmers are narrowing their focus once again on their Tokyo target.
