Marcelo Chierighini

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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Atlanta Classic Day 3 Finals: Race Videos

Take a look at Elizabeth Beisel’s 200 back win and many others on the last day of competition at the 2016 Atlanta Classic Swim Meet.

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Atlanta Classic Day 3: Prelims Live Recap

Maya DiRado (above) will once again double up on the 200 IM, 200 back in the last morning session of the Atlanta Classic.

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2016 Atlanta Classic: 5 Storylines, All the Links You Need

Less than a month after the pool record board was decimated during the NCAA championships, the best swimmers in the country will return to Atlanta’s McAuley Aquatic Center on Georgia Tech’s campus to participate in the Atlanta Classic.

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Katie Ledecky Entered in 6 Races for Atlanta Classic (PSYCH SHEETS)

2016 Atlanta Classic Swim Meet May 13th-15th, 2016 McAuley Aquatic Center on the Georgia Tech campus Prelims 9:00AM local time (U.S….

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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.

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