South American Record-Holding Swimmer Delfina Pignatiello Retires at Only 22
Delfina Pignatiello has retired from competitive swimming at only 22 years old, and says that she will now turn her passion to photography.
Argentinian Women Enter Strong Team for South American Championships (PSYCHS)
Delfina Pignatiello won the 200, 400, and 800 freestyles at the 2018 South American Championships and is back to defend her titles in 2021.
Two Argentinian Records Go Down at National Selection Meet
Juan Ignacio Mendez (above) re-broke his own Argentina Record in the 200 back this week at the country’s second selection meet for the South American Championships.
Gabriel Morelli Lowers 200 Breast Argentinian Record, #20 Worldwide In 2020
Swimming for team Argentina at the 2020 Brazil Trophy, Gabriel Morelli improved upon his own national record in the 200 breast with a 2:12.56.
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.
Auburn Swimmer Santiago Grassi Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Aside from Delfina Pignatiello and Julia Sebastian, Grassi remains one of three Argentinian swimmers who have already qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Games.
South American Swimming Readying For Comeback As Governments Ease Lockdown
Nations such as Peru, Colombia, Uruguay or Paraguay will see swimmers back on deck, following in the footsteps of Ecuador, Argentina or Brazil.
Some Argentinian Swimmers Return To The Pool As Lockdown Measures Continue
Argentinian swimmers are still out of the water, at least for a few more days, following the latest announcement issued by the nation’s sports authorities.
Argentinian Swimming Federation Calls For Reopening Of Swimming Pools
“We have never stalled for 8 weeks,” national swimming head coach Gustavo Roldan said. “It is the only sport that cannot adapt to another setting.”
Cancelan El Campeonato Suramericano De Natación Debido Al Coronavirus
El Campeonato Suramericano de Natación programado para finales de este mes ha sido cancelado debido a la situación urgente que el coronavirus supone.
Joaquin Gonzalez Piñero, 17, Breaks Another Argentinian Senior Record
Born in Colombia and a resident at the United Arab Emirates, Joaquin Gonzalez Piñero is the new Argentinian national record holder for the men’s 200-meter IM.
Juan Ignacio Mendez Breaks Oldest Argentinian Record 24 Years Later
The 19-year-old stormed through the men’s 200-meter backstroke field, breaking Guillermo Mediano’s 24-year-old national record.
2019 Pan American Games Day 3 Prelims Preview: Adrian Hitting for “The Cycle”
In a year of of turbulence for Nathan Adrian, that includes beating cancer, he has a chance to add a new line-item to his rich swimming resume.
SOUTH AMERICA: Small Rosters & Morning Swims Hint at Continental Pan Ams Focus
Most South American countries have underperformed thus far at Worlds. Limited rosters and missing seeds indicate that they’re focused on Pan Ams instead.
Argentina Will Send 17 Swimmers to Pan American Games; Just 3 to Worlds
Federico Grabich (above) won 2 medals at the 2015 Pan American Games, and will return for more in 2019.
