Brazil, Latin America & Caribbean

2020 Brazil Trophy Introduces ISL-Like, Bitcoin Sponsored Skins Race

Brazil’s Stephanie Balduccini and Lucas Peixoto came out on top in their respective skins races tonight at the 2020 Brazil Trophy.

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16-Year Old Steverink Swims 4:19 in 400 IM at 2020 Brazil Trophy

Brazilian sprinter Vini Lanze and Argentine sprinter Julia Sebastián each won events to help Minas Tenis Club secure a lead on Day 1 of the Brazil Trophy.

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Fratus and Ferreira to Face Off In The 50/100 Free: 2020 Brazil Trophy Preview

Follow along as Bruno Fratus and Marco Antonio Ferreira Junior go head to head in the sprint freestyles at the 2020 Brazil Trophy.

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Mexican Aquatics Allegedly Face Olympic Ban Following Inconsistencies

FINA has requested that the Mexican Swimming Federation provide a version of their current chamber in the English language.

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Miami (FL) Secures Commitment from Brazil’s Giulia Carvalho for 2021-22

Giulia Carvalho from Brazil’s Minas Tenis Clube has committed to the University of Miami’s class of 2025.

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Marcelo Acosta Crushes 1650 Pool Record To Close FL Champs In Pembroke Pines

Acosta, a 2016 Olympian representing El Salvador, won the men’s 1650 freestyle in 15:18.35 to demolish the previous pool record of 15:51.48.

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Joaquin Vargas Breaks 38-Year Old LSC Record in 500 Free in Pembroke Pines

Vargas, who trains with Azura Florida Aquatics, broke a 38-year old LSC Record in the 500 free that was previously held by an Olympic gold medalist.

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Dupont Smashes Personal Bests at Bolles School Sharks Intrasquad

Following his performances at the Florida 1A Championship, Andres Dupont threw down more best times at the Bolles School Sharks Intrasquad.

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SSPC: George Bovell on Why a Holistic Approach to Swim is Vital to Success

Bovell indulged me with some stories of his swimming days, including the explanation of “the Hammer of Justice” and how it won him an Olympic bronze.

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2-Time Brazilian Olympian Graciele Herrmann Returns to Pool to Rep Paraguay

After a 2-year retirement, the Brazilian and South American Record holder Graciele Herrmann is back in training to represent Paraguay at the 2024 Games.

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Andres Dupont Takes Down 20-Year-Old Bolles School 200 Freestyle Record

Andres Dupont took down Clay Kirkland‘s 20-year-old 200 freestyle Bolles School record at the FSHAA 1A State Championships, swimming a time of 1:35.60.

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Sebastian Wraps Up 2020 ISL Campaign With 100 Breast S. American Record

A strong member of the LA Current across the women’s breaststroke events was Argentina’s Julia Sebastian, who broke another South American record.

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Dylan Carter on Riding Ups and Downs of 2020 ISL Season (Video)

Dylan Carter came on in a big way for the LA current this season, especially in backstroke, and he explains how he gained confidence throughout this season

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2020 ISL Final – Day 1 Live Recap

Caeleb Dressel will try to follow-up on his stellar semi-final performances with another big point haul here to help his Condors edge out defending ENS.

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What Dressel Is Swimming On ISL Final Day 1: Start Lists

Caeleb Dressel and his Cali Condors will try to get a jump on the competition here on day 1 of the 2020 ISL Final in Budapest.

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