Leonardo De Deus Breaks Brazilian 200 Back Record
Leonard De Deus set a new Brazilian national record in the prelims of the men’s 200 back Wednesday morning in Rio.
South America Recap: Lyrio Scores New 200 Free Continental Record
Manuella Lyrio’s Brazilian and South American records in prelims of the 200 free this morning highlighted the day for the South American swimmers.
2016 Rio Olympic Games: Day Three Prelims Live Recap
Michael Phelps will be competing in the heats of the men’s 200m butterfly shortly after where he’s not exactly the favorite. It looks to be a three man race right now between Phelps and his two rivals: Chad le Clos of South Africa and Laszlo Cseh of Hungary. Both have said their fair share of talk about Phelps making this one of the most anticipated races of the games.
Photo Vault: Check Out the Brazilian Swimmers Preparing for Rio
Check out pictures of the Brazilian Olympic team as they prepare for Rio.
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.
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Felipe Silva Pops 59.90 in 100 Breast at Tune Up Meet in Brazil
The men’s 100 breast duo of Felipe Silva and Joao Gomes, who both could battle for a podium finish in Rio, got in a practice run at this meet. Silva worked on his back half speed in the race, charging to a quick 59.90.
Arena Pro Swim Series Day 2 Final Photo Vault
Fast swims keep on dropping at the Arena Pro Swim Series day 2. The swimmings been fast and exciting with…
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.
Rio Olympic Pool Hosts Successful Maria Lenk Meet With Some Complaints
The Olympic Park Aquatic Stadium test event, the Maria Lenk Trophy, was largely successful, although it shed light on a few fixable problems with the facility.
Satiro Sodre’s 2016 Maria Lenk Trophy Day 6 Photo Vault
Vinicius Lanza celebrates his 100 fly win. Look here for more photos from the action at the final day of the Maria Lenk Trophy.
2016 Maria Lenk Trophy: Day 5 Finals Live Recap
Larissa Oliveira needs to drop a tenth from her morning swim to earn an individual Olympic berth in the women’s 100 freestyle.
Oliveira Posts 2nd Fastest Brazilian 100 Free in Day 5 Maria Lenk Prelims
Passing her previous Brazilian National Record of 54.61, Larissa Oliveira clocks the second fastest 100 free of all time by a Brazilian in prelims with 54.53.
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.
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.
