De Deus breaks another South American record on day 5 of Maria Lenk Trophy
Leonardo de Deus kept right on charging through day 5 of Brazil’s national championships, the Maria Lenk Trophy. The dimunitive distance man broke the South American 400 free record a day after doing the same in the 200 fly.
Leonardo de Deus puts up world’s fastest 200 fly time on Day 4 of Maria Lenk
The fourth day of Brazil’s long course nationals, called the Maria Lenk Trophy, saw Leonardo de Deus power away with the 200 fly in the world’s fastest time of 2015.
Thiago Pereira wins Maria Lenk 400 IM for 13th-straight year, Fratus beats Cielo on day 3
On day 3 of Brazil’s long course national championships, Thiago Pereira extended a long win streak while Cesar Cielo saw his come to a close.
18 Brazilian Athletes Post Qualifying Standards for Kazan
In the first of Brazil’s two qualifying meets 18 athletes swam times under the standards needed to attend the World Championships in Kazan…
Medeiros Posts World’s Top Time in the 50 Backstroke
Etiene Medeiros won the women’s 50 backstroke at the Brazilian National Championships in a time of 27.37…
Bruno Fratus Swims Lifetime Best in 100 Free; DeDeus Breaks Brazilian Record
Bruno Fratus lifted a little further the hopes of the Brazilian 400 free relay going toward the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Two More Brazilians Headed to Kazan After Day 2 of Nationals
Joanna Maranhao, who led the women’s 400m IM field in her finals time of 4:41.00 comfortably cleared the Worlds cut of 4:43.46 at Brazilian Nationals.
Sebastian Breaks Second Argentine Record on Day 4 of Jose Finkel Trophy
Argentina’s Julia Sebastian broke her second National Record of the meet on Thursday. (Photo: Satiro Sodre/SSPress)
Jose Finkel Trophy Day Three
The swimming performances suffered on another cold evening (9C or 48F) at the Jose Finkel Trophy… (Photo: Satiro Sodre/SSPress)
Rodrigues and Pereira Match 1:57’s in 200 IM; Dos Santos Tops Cielo in 50 Fly
Henrique Rodrigues upset Thiago Pereira in the men’s 200 IM, as the pair now ranks 2nd and 3rd in the world in 2013. (Photo:Satiro Sodre/SSPress)
Brazil Announces Final 18 for Olympics
Felipe Silva didn’t break any of the promised World Records at Maria Lenk; But will get another shot in London.
Sprint News 5/3/12: Brazilian Olympians; Sutton Family Gets More Good News
Chloe isn’t the only elite athlete in the family. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Belmonte Breaks National Record to End Maria Lenk
Pereira and Orzechowski fought for a big-time Olympic roster spot. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Silva Goes Textile Best on Slow Day 4 in Brazil
Felipe Silva didn’t get his desired World, or even National, Records at Maria Lenk, but at least he came away with a textile best. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com
Cielo Skims Textile Best on Maria Lenk Day 2
With the current king right next to him, Cesar almost took down an all-time mark in Rio. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
