Brazil, Latin America & Caribbean

Medal Designs for 2019 Pan American and ParaPan American Games Unveiled

The Pan American Sports Organization will produced nearly 5000 medals to hand out at the 2019 Pan American Games and ParaPan American Games.

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2019 World Champs Preview: Dressel Closing in on 100 Butterfly World Record

The men’s 100 meter butterfly is Caeleb Dressel’s event to lose. This season, Dressel has already been faster than he was in all of 2018 with a 50.36.

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Mexico Could Face World Championship, Olympic Suspension

Mexico could face Olympic and World Championship ban following some controversies involving Mexican Federal Sports Commsssioner Ernesto D’Alessio.

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Day-by-Day Schedule for Swimming at the 2019 World University Games

The swimming portion of the 2019 Summer World University Games (Summer Universiade) begins on July 4th in Naples, Italy. (Above: Team USA’s Ella Eastin)

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Leonardo Castro Out as CBDA CEO After One Month on the Job

Amid a serious financial crisis, the CBDA has parted ways with newly-hired CEO Leonardo Castro. He held the job for just one month.

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Following Positive Test, Gabriel Santos Suspended From ISL DC Trident Squad

“Of course fully we support a zero tolerance policy for doping on our team and in the league,” said Kaitlin Sandeno, general manager of the DC Trident. 

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Brazilian Sprinter Gabriel Santos Tests Positive for Anabolic Steroid

Gabriel Santos was a member of Brazil’s 400 free relays at the 2016 Olympics, 2017 World Championships, and 2018 Pan Pacs.

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Watch Santiago Grassi Lower Argentine National Record in 100 Fly to 51.88

Argentina’s Santiago Grassi lowered his own Argentine National Record in the 100 meter butterfly Sunday evening at the 2019 SE Richard Quick Invitational.

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Margaret Higgs’ 100 Breast Among Bahamas National Meet Record-Breakers

During the Bahamas National Championships, 19-year-old Margaret Higgs was among the national meet record-breakers, swimming to a new 100 breast record.

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37 International Athletes Vying for Inclusion on 2020 Refugee Olympic Team

While an official 2020 Refugee Olympic Team has not yet been named, the IOC currently sponsors 37 Olympic-hopefuls living and training abroad.

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Trinidad & Tobago Named Hosts Of 2021 Commonwealth Youth Games

Trinidad & Tobago have been announced as host of the 2021 Commonwealth Youth Games, putting its TTFA Aquatic Centre on full display.

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High-Level International Meets For July 2019

Here’s the high-level international meets calendar for July ’19. Set your alarms, start brewing the coffee now & buckle up for a thrilling set of weeks ahead.

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Sette Colli Day 3 Prelims: Andrew Leads 50 Fly, Hosszu Hits Meet Record In 2IM

American Michael Andrew dropped the 200 IM to go all-in on the 50 fly on day 3 of the 2019 Sette Colli Trophy in Rome, Italy.

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2019 Sette Colli Trophy Day 2 Finals Recap

Hungarian star Katinka Hosszu will contest the 400 IM this evening and the men’s 50 breast will see three of the world’s fastest swimmers compete.

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Entire Top 8 Of Men’s 100 Free All Sub-49 On Day 2 Prelims Of Sette Colli

Marcelo Chierighini led a Brazilian blockade of 4 swimmers heading into tonight’s 100m free final at the Sette Colli Trophy.

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