World Champion, World Record Breaker Kaio Almeida Retires from Swimming
Kaio Almeida, who broke 2 World Records and won a World Championship in his long career, has retired from competitive swimming for a 2nd time.
Oliveira Stamps Authority On Comeback With 100 Free Win At Jose Finkel
Less than six months after surgery, Larissa Oliveira had a dominant win in the women’s 100 free at the Jose Finkel Trophy in Brazil.
Maranhao, Conceicao Down South American Records On Day 2 of Maria Lenk
Two South American Records fell on day 3 of the Maria Lenk Trophy, along with numerous swims moving into the top 10 in the world for 2016-17.
800 Free #2 Seed Boglarka Kapas Scratches 800 Free Prelims in Windsor
2016 SHORT COURSE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS December 6th – December 11th, 2016 Windsor, Ontario, Canada WFCU Centre SCM (25m) Prelims: 9:30…
Brazil Announces 2016 Short Course World Championships Roster
Brazil has released its 16-deep roster for the 2016 Short Course World Championships, highlighted by Rio Olympic finalists Felipe Franca and Etiene Medeiros.
Rio 2016 Olympic Preview: Phelps Out For Redemption In Men’s 200 Fly
Michael Phelps’ performances last year at US Nationals in San Antonio set up an epic battle that will take place in Rio next week with him, Chad Le Clos and Laszlo Cseh all vying for Olympic gold in the 200 fly.
Brazil to Send Olympians to Arena Pro Swim Series – Santa Clara
Leonardo de Deus (above) is one of 7 confirmed Brazilian Olympians who will travel to race in Santa Clara in June.
2016 Maria Lenk Trophy Day 3 Finals Real-Time Recap
Larissa Oliveira (above) enters tonight’s 200 free final ahead of record-holder Manuella Lyrio, Brazil’s only two women qualified for Rio in the event thus far.
Kaio Almeida Joins Pereira, Borges as 4-Time Olympians
2016 MARIA LENK TROPHY OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS Friday, April 15th – Wednesday, April 20th Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil…
2016 Maria Lenk Trophy Day 3 Photo Vault
Courtesy of Satiro Sodré, scroll through the Day 3 Photo Vault at the Maria Lenk Trophy to experience the speed of the Brazilian Olympic hopefuls.
2016 Maria Lenk Olympic Qualifiers After Day 3
There were only three events on Day 3 of the Maria Lenky Trophy, but the action was just as intense. In the end, two newly minted FINA ‘A’ Olympic qualification standards and a fresh set of records were achieved.
Oliveira, Almeida Post ‘A’ Cuts At Day 3 Prelims Of Maria Lenk
Leonardo De Deus is the big favorite today in the men’s 200 fly.
24 Out Of 25 Brazilians Will Pull Pan Ams Double Duty; Cielo Lone Dissenter
Cesar Cielo is the only member of the Brazilian World Championships team who won’t also race at the Pan Am Games.
Joao Gomes Wins Tight 100 Breaststroke on Day 4 of Maria Lenk
Joao Gomes Junior won a tight battle with Felipe Lima in the men’s 100 breaststroke (Photo: Satiro Sodre/SSPress)
Naidich Breaks South American Record; Pereira Wins 100 Fly on Day 2 of Maria Lenk Trophy
Thanks to D’Artagnan Dias, for contributing to this report. Day two of the 2013 Maria Lenk Trophy saw a similarly…
