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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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…
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.
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.
Medeiros Crushes New South American Record In 100 Freestyle
Etiene Medeiros snagged an Olympic “A” cut in the women’s 100 freestyle this morning, claiming a new South American Record to boot.
De Deus Clears FINA A Standard In 200 Back For Brazilian Olympic Berth
Brazilian Leonardo De Deus cleared the FINA “A” Olympic Qualifying Standard in the men’s 200m backstroke, thereby, most likely, earning his way onto the Brazilian Olympic roster.
McKeown, Neale, De Deus set meet records at Jose Finkel Trophy day 5
Australians Taylor McKeown and Leah Neale both set meet records on day 5 of Brazil’s Jose Finkel Trophy, along with Brazilian Leonardo de Deus.
Matheus Santana Rocks 47.82 Anchor at Jose Finkel Trophy
His squad’s 4x100m free relay team wound up 4th yesterday, but not before Matheus Santana threw down the hammer with a 47.82 anchor split.
Friis, Paltrinieri Scratch 400m Free on Day 1 of 2015 World Champs
Lotte Friis has one fewer event at the 2015 FINA World Championships after having scratched the 400m freestyle.
Swimming’s TopTenTweets of the Week: #9 Lochte Very Good at Selfies
Ryan Lochte is no stranger to selfies!
