Matheus Santana

Yu Hexin Re-Breaks World Junior Record in 50 Free

China’s Yu Hexin has re-broken his own Junior World Record in the boys’ 50 meter freestyle, though he just missed becoming…

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6 big things from day 3 at the 2014 Youth Olympic Games

It’s been a meet of close finishes in Nanjing, with two gold medal ties already on the books in three days of racing.

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China’s Yu Hexin Breaks Junior World Record in Boys’ 50 Free

China, who has been looking for an elite international male sprinter almost forever, is suddenly making significant headway in that…

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Santana Puts Up Fastest 50 Freestyle in Prelims on Day Three in Nanjing

Matheus Sanatana was the fastest qualifier in the boys 50 freestyle posting a time of 22.55…

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6 Big Highlights of the First Day at the 2014 Youth Olympic Games

The Brazilians got their first taste of Matheus Santana’s quality on day 1 of the 2014 Youth Olympic Games in a relay.

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2014 Youth Olympic Games Preview: Links, Results, Video Streams, and 5 Storylines to Watch

World Record holder Ruta Meilutyte will be the star attraction at the 2014 Youth Olympic Games.

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World Junior Sprint Star Evgeny Sedov Withdraws From Youth Olympic Games

Russian budding superstar Evgeny Sedov has withdrawn from the 2014 Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China with an apparent back injury,…

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50 Free World Leader Cesar Cielo to Skip 2014 Pan Pacs

Cesar Cielo has withdrawn from the Brazilian Pan Pacs team, which is the latest blow to a Brazilian sprint group…

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Matheus Santana knocks Cielo, Chierighini off record books at short course Sao Paolo State Champs

Matheus Santana has been on a record-breaking tear as of late, and over the weekend he erased two storied Brazilian names from the Sao Paolo state record book.

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Evgeny Sedov Second to Declare Intent to Bypass Senior Meet in Favor of Youth Olympic Games

According to the Brazilian swimming website Blog do Coach writer Alex Pussielidi, Russian swimmer Evgeny Sedov will join the growing list of…

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Sedov Twice Sets Junior World Record at Russian Nationals

While young Matheus Santana has been breaking Junior World Records in Brazil, Russia’s answer Evgeny Sedov has been lying in wait…

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Photo Vault: Brazil’s top athletes in action

Photographer Satiro Sodre has captured a plethora of stunning shots of Brazil’s top aquatic athletes. Check out this photo vault to see some of his recent outstanding work.

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Brazil Winter Champs day 3 see national record for de Deus, near miss for Oliveira

In addition to Matheus Santana’s outstanding Junior World Record, one Brazilian record fell to Leonardo de Deus (pictured) on day 3 of the Brazil Winter Championships, and a South American record survived a scare by just .15.

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Matheus Santana Lowers The 100m Freestyle Junior World Record

After breaking Caeleb Dressells junior world record at Maria Lenk Trophy with a 48.85 in prelims and then a 48.61…

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Brazilian Federation to Cover Diabetes-Related Health Costs of Jr WR Holder Santana

The CBDA (Brazilian Swimming Federation) and the Brazilian Olympic Committee will pay for all of Junior World Record holder Matheus Santana’s expenses related to his diabetes…

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