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2017 World University Games: Day 7 Prelims Live Recap

Two-time World champion Daiya Seto will swim the 400 IM on day 7 of the World University Games.

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2017 World University Games: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

Olympic champion Dmitriy Balandin will compete in his signature 200 breaststroke at day 3 prelims from Taipei.

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Nicholas Santos Rockets To Another Sub-23 50 Fly In Brazil

Nicholas Santos won the 50 fly in a time of 22.97 on night 4 of the Jose Finkel Trophy.

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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.

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Maranhao, Lanza Storm To 200 IM Victories On Day 2 Of Jose Finkel

Joanna Maranhao was close to her continental 200 IM record on day 2 of the Jose Finkel Trophy.

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At 37, Nicholas Santos Becomes the Oldest World Champs Medalist in History

Amid an atmosphere when Brazilian swimmers are being fired from their clubs for being “too old,” Nicholas Santos became the oldest swimmer in history to win a World Championships medal today.

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2017 Worlds Previews: Cseh, Kenderesi Battle for Home Gold in 200 Fly

Hungary’s defending World Champion Laszlo Cseh seeks to keep the host nation on top of the podium in front of the home crowd at the 2017 FINA World Championships, but we could see a new Hungarian with a gold medal around his neck.

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Follow the 2017 Brazilian World Championship Team on Social Media

Get to know the members of the Brazilian team competing at the upcoming 2017 World Championships. The meet will be…

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Miguel Cagnoni Elected President of Brazilian Swimming Federation

Brazil’s CBDA, the national governing body for aquatic sports in the nation, has elected a new president: Miguel Cagnoni, who ran under the platform of “innovation and transparency.”

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Brazilian Federation Sets Election For June 9, Elects Athlete Reps

The CBDA, Brazil’s national governing body for swimming and aquatic spots, has announced its electoral timeline, which will lead up to a June 9 Elective General Meeting to determine the future leadership of the federation.

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Brazil Names 16 To World Championship Team, Including Cielo

Cesar Cielo was one of 16 swimmers named to Brazil’s roster for the 2017 World Championships in Budapest.

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Nicholas Santos Becomes 2nd Fastest Performer Ever With 22.61 50 Fly

Nicholas Santos swam the fastest textile 50 fly in history with a time of 22.61.

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Chierighini Moves Into Worlds Position With 48.4 100 FR At Maria Lenk

Marcelo Chierighini moved into a World Championship position with a 48.46 in the men’s 100 free on day 2 of Maria Lenk.

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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.

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Thiago Simon Becomes 4th Brazilian Under 2 Minutes In 200 IM

Thiago Simon became the 4th Brazilian ever under the 2:00 mark in the 200 IM with his time of 1:59.49 on day 2 at the Maria Lenk Trophy.

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