Marcelo Chierighini

2016 Rio Olympic Games: Day Five Finals Live Recap

Swimming’s blue ribbon event will give way to a Aussie-American duel with a Canadian somewhere in the middle. Kyle Chalmers and Cameron McEvoy of Australia will be trying to take down both Nathan Adrian and Caeleb Dressel of the United States.

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Day 5 Finals Preview: Americans, Aussies Collide In Men’s 100 Free

Kyle Chalmers will look to pull off a big upset in the men’s 100 free tonight.

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2016 Rio Olympic Games: Day Four Prelims Live Recap

Cameron McEvoy of Australia looks to be the man to beat after dropping a 47.04 in the 100m freestyle at the Australian Olympic trials.

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Day 4 Prelims Preview: Loaded Men’s 100 Freestyle Gets Underway

The men’s 100 freestyle headlines four events at day 4 prelims in Rio.

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Watch: Underwater Camera Feed of Men’s 4×100 Free Relay

Watch the entire men’s 4×100 free relay like you were hanging on the bottom of the pool deck, thanks to a new video NBC has posted.

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South America: Most of Brazil’s Medal Chances Slip Through the Cracks

After a disappointing day for the host country Brazilians, the final hope for a swimming medal seems to lie on Bruno Fratus, who will compete in the men’s 50 free Thursday and (possibly) Friday.

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Day 2 Relay Lineups: Phelps, Held Swimming On U.S. 400 Free Relay

Michael Phelps will officially make his 2016 Olympic debut tonight in the 400 free relay.

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Photo Vault: Check Out the Brazilian Swimmers Preparing for Rio

Check out pictures of the Brazilian Olympic team as they prepare for Rio.

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Rio 2016 Olympic Previews: Men’s 100 Free & The Chase For A 46

With the defending Olympic Champion, 2015 World Champion, and current fastest man of 2016 all throwing their hats into the ring in the men’s 100 freestyle, we could see them push the boundaries of the 47-barrier.

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Follow the 2016 Brazilian Olympic Team on Twitter, Instagram

Follow the 2016 Brazilian Olympic roster during their road to Rio!

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Fratus Hits 21.8, Chierighini 48.8 in Sprint Practice at Auburn

Three weeks separate us from the start of the swimming portion of the Olympic Games, and Brazilian sprint stars Bruno Fratus…

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Brett Hawke Selected As Assistant For Brazilian Olympic Team

Auburn coach Brett Hawke has been named an assistant coach for the Brazilian Olympic team, the school announced on Twitter today.

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New Olympic Trials Cuts Everywhere at Auburn’s Richard Quick Invite

Rising Auburn sophomore Aly Tetzloff, originally from Indiana, snuck under the OT cut in two races over the weekend to punch her ticket to Omaha.

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2016 Arena Pro Swim Series – Indianapolis: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Leah Smith swam her way to 4:05.21 in the 400 free for a four-second edge on the field. She will be the favorite tonight.

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5 Races To Watch At The 2016 Arena Pro Swim Series at Indianapolis

Lilly King is coming off a lifetime-best 100 breaststroke in Charlotte, and is one of America’s fastest-rising swimmers heading into U.S. Olympic Trials.

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