Medeiros & Fratus Keep The Good Times Rolling At Brazil Open
Bruno Fratus scored a mark of 21.66 in the individual 50m freestyle this morning on the final day of competition in Brazil.
Cielo Bows Out of Brazil Open; Must Clock Olympic Cuts At Maria Lenk
In a move reminiscent of his early departure from Kazan, Cesar Cielo cuts out of the remainder of the Brazil Open, opting not to swim the 50m freestyle.
Brazil Open Day 3 Prelims Recap: Medeiros Grabs New SA Record
Etiene Medeiros celebrates her new South American record and Olympic ‘A’ cut in the 100 free.
Brandonn Almeida Lowers His Own 400 IM Junior World Record
Brandonn Almeida set a new Junior World Record of 4:14.07 tonight in the 400 IM at the 2015 Brazil Open.
Brazil Open Day 2 Finals Recap: Almeida Hits JWR, Guido- SA Record
Brandonn Almeida set a Junior World Record in the 400 IM tonight at the Brazil Open. Other highlights include a South American record from Guilherme Guido and two new FINA ‘A’ cuts.
Lights Out In Rio Could Have A Whole New Meaning
The electricity supplier of both the Beijing and London Olympics has pulled out of the bidding for Rio, leaving organizers without a supplier 8 months out from the Opening Ceremonies.
Australian Athletes Told To “Tweet Or Compete” At Olympics
Australian Olympic hopefuls are told to think long and hard about utilizing social media when in the midst of competition.
12/17/15 In Briefs: Paralympics NZ Funding, Steenbergen Awarded
Today’s dose of swimming news includes an award for Marrit Steenbergen, commemorative Rio stamps, a Paris 2024 funding defeat, and a Paralympics NZ funding update.
7 Swimmers Clear FINA A Olympic Marks At Day 3 Prelims Of Brazil Open
Joao de Lucca will likely join Nicolas Oliveira, Guilherme Guido, Marcos Macedo, Henrique de Souza Martins, Nichloas Santos, and Joanna Maranho on the Brazilian Olympic team after this morning’s prelim swims.
Enderica Scores New 1500m Free S. American Record; Fratus Nails 21.37
Esteban Enderica rocked a new South American Record in the men’s 1500m freestyle, while speedster Bruno Fratus scored the fastest 50m freestyle of his career.
De Deus Clears FINA A Standard In 200 Back For Brazilian Olympic Berth
Brazilian Leonardo De Deus cleared the FINA “A” Olympic Qualifying Standard in the men’s 200m backstroke, thereby, most likely, earning his way onto the Brazilian Olympic roster.
Banned Olympic Champion Park Tae-Hwan Returns Home to Korea
2008 Olympic gold medalist and two-time silver medalist at the 2012 Olympic Games, Park Tae-Hwan, is set to return home to Korea, still under suspension for having tested positively for a banned substance last year.
More Rio Woes As Swimming Venue is Forced To Cut 1250 Seats
A last minute change in construction will result in both lost revenue and increased costs for the organizers
Air Conditioning Turned Back On In Rio Athletes’ Village
2016 Olympic Games athletes can put their fans away…..for now.
USOC: Rio Water Risks Can Be Temporarily Mitigated
“They’ll use booms to temporarily improve the water, similar to those used in oil spills. They believe they can improve the water by 80%”
