2016 Maria Lenk Trophy: Day 6 Prelims Live Recap
Follow along for live recaps of the final day of the Maria Lenk Open Championships, the second of two Brazilian Olympic qualifiers.
Russian Olympic Trials: Day 5 Prelims Recap
This morning’s competition included the men’s 50 fly, women’s 100 free, men’s 200 back, women’s 200 breast, and men’s 200 IM.
Popova and Andreeva Earn Spots on the Russian Olympic Team
Veronika Popova and Viktoriia Andreeva both qualified for the Russian Olympic team on Tuesday night…
WATCH: Thiago Pereira Officially Qualify for His 4th Olympics
A tie in the 200 IM between Thiago Pereira (left) and Henrique Rodrigues (right) was enough to confirm both of their spots on the Brazilian Olympic Team.
Odds and Ends From Day 6 at Maria Lenk
Etiene Medeiros (pictured) and Larissa Oliveira both qualified for the Olympics in the 100 freestyle, the first time two Brazilian women have done so since 1988.
Brazil Adds Two More Qualifiers With One Day Remaining of Maria Lenk
Thiago Pereira officially booked his ticket to the Olympics tonight in the 200 IM.
Larissa Oliveira Breaks Brazilian, South American Records In 100 Free
Larissa Oliveira broke the South American and Brazilian records in the women’s 100 free tonight at the Maria Lenk Trophy earning her a second individual event for the Olympics.
Who Is Thomas Fannon? (Hint: He’s British And He’s Fast)
Teenager Thomas Fannon (left) trains with Ben Proud at Plymouth Leander, the site of a small sprint hotbed in the making.
2016 Maria Lenk Trophy: Day 5 Finals Live Recap
Larissa Oliveira needs to drop a tenth from her morning swim to earn an individual Olympic berth in the women’s 100 freestyle.
Brazil’s Dias Wins Laureus World Sportsperson With A Disability Award
Daniel Dias, who currently holds 20 S5 World Records, won the award for World Sportsperson with a Disability at this weekend’s Laureus Awards.
4 Men Punch Rio Tickets On Day 1 Of Italian Championships
Luca Dotto, Simone Sabbioni and Gabriele Detti all officially added their names to Italy’s Olympic roster on opening night, with Gregorio Paltrinieri hitting a qualifying time as well.
Andreeva Demolishes Russian 200 IM Record, Moves To 2nd In World
Victoriia Andreeva set a new Russian national record in the 200 IM at Russian Trials, moving up to second in the world.
Simone Sabbioni Breaks Italian National Record in 100 Backstroke
2016 Italian National Championships and Olympic Trials April 19th-23rd, 2016 All races prelims/finals, except distance events, which are timed finals….
2016 Italian Nationals and Olympic Trials: Day 1 Finals Live Recap
2016 Italian Spring National Championships and Olympic Trials Dates: Tuesday, April 19 – Saturday, April 23, 2016 Times: prelims 9:00…
Russian Olympic Trials: Day 4 Live Recap
There Olympic spots in the women’s 200 freestyle and 200 IM as well as the men’s 200 butterfly up for grabs on the fourth night of the Russian Olympic Trials…
