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2016 Maria Lenk Olympic Qualifiers After Day 2

Etiene Medeiros, Nicolas Oliveira, Joao De Lucca, and Guilherme Guido were the only Brazilians to achieve FINA ‘A’ standards and an Olympic ticket on Day 2 Finals at Maria Lenk.

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WATCH: Day 1 Race Videos at 2016 Maria Lenk Trophy

Among the day’s highlights were 5 men going under the FINA ‘A” time in the 100 breaststroke final, led by Joao Gomes Jr.

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2016 Maria Lenk Trophy: Day 1 Photo Vault (Satiro Sodre)

2016 MARIA LENK TROPHY OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS Friday, April 15th – Wednesday, April 20th Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil…

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2016 Maria Lenk Day 1 Olympic Qualifiers

Day 1 olympic qualifiers from the 2016 Maria Lenk meet.

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2016 Maria Lenk Trophy: Day 1 Finals Real-Time Recaps

Joao Gomes Jr will lead a heated battle for the two Olympic spots on day 1 of the 2016 Maria Lenk Trophy.

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Four Swimmers Score ‘A’ Cuts For Two 100 Breast Slots At Maria Lenk Day 1 Prelims

Daiene Dias and Etiene Medieros each swam new FINA ‘A’ cuts in the prelims of the 100 fly at Brazil’s second Olympic qualifier, the Maria Lenk Trophy, while a score of men, led by Joao Gomes Jr. hit the mark in the 100 breast.

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British Olympic Assn. Partners With Flamengo For Rio Olympic Games

The British Olympic Association has partnered with Flamengo to use its facilities during the Rio 2016 Olympics.

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Berrino Swims New Argentine National Record At South American Champs

Andrea Berrino of Argentina broke her own 50 backstroke national record by nearly a second at this weekend’s South American Championships.

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Coughlin, DiRado Each Scratch One Event For Orlando Pro Swim Tonight

Natalie Coughlin and Maya DiRado scratched and A final apiece for the Orlando PSS tonight, and Michael Phelps scratched the 200 breast B final.

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Brazil Will Send Most Of Its National Team To Orlando Pro Swim

Sprint freestyle and backstroker Etiene Medeiros will join her Brazilian teammates representing her country at the Arena Pro Swim Orlando at the end of this month.

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Brazil Sets Roster For South American Championships

Junior world record holder Brandonn Almeida is among Brazil’s list of competitors for the 2016 South American Championships

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Brazilian Swimmers Request of Two Tickets for Family Members Rejected

Several Brazilian swimmers wrote a joint letter to the President of the Brazil Olympic Committee, requesting the opportunity to have two guaranteed tickets for family members…

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Brazilian Open Olympic Qualifier Breakdown

Leonardo de Deus grabbed two ‘A’ cuts at the Brazil Open, most likely locking down a spot on the Olympic team in both the 200 fly and the 200 back.

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Brazil Open Concludes With Seven New ‘A’ Cuts

Bruno Fratus put up a world-leading 50 freestyle as the Brazilians continued to impress on the last night of competition.

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Oliveira, Santana Chosen For Rio 100 Free At Brazil Open Day 3 Finals

After tonight’s final, Nicolas Oliveira and Matheus Santana stand as Brazil’s 100m free selection while Marcelo Chierighini and Alan Vitoria participate on the 4x100m free relay.

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