Oliveira breaks South American record with 1:58.53 in 200 free to open 2015 Maria Lenk Trophy
Larissa Oliveira (right) broke the South American 100 back record previously held by Manuella Lyrio (left), who finished second.
Medeiros drops 1:00.7 in 100 back, 4 qualify for Junior Worlds at Maria Lenk Day 1 prelims
Brazil’s long course national championships – known as the Maria Lenk Trophy – kicked off this morning in Rio de Janeiro, with rising star Etiene Medeiros headlining.
Brazilian National Team to Attend Golden Tour in Marseille
17 members of the Brazilian National Team will be competing at the Golden Tour in Marseille…
Nicolas Oliveira out of Short Course Worlds, to be replaced by Gabriel Ogawa on Brazilian roster
Freestyler Nicolas Oliveira has dropped off the Brazilian roster for the 2014 Short Course World Championships, becoming the second major Brazilian name to do so.
Cielo wins 50, two South American relay records drop on day 3 of Jose Finkel Trophy
Cesar Cielo won the 50 on day 3, though a bad turn left him slower than his preliminary time.
Katinka Hosszu Breaks Hungarian Record in 50 Free as Maria Lenk Begins in Brazil
SESI’s Etienne Medeiros qualified for Pan Pacs en route to winning the women’s 100 backstroke.
Okimoto Breaks Brazilian Record on Day 1 of Jose Finkel By Over 5 Seconds
Brazil’s Poliana Okimoto crushed the National Record in the women’s 1500 free on Monday after not swimming the race at Worlds. (Photo: Satiro Sodre/SSPresse)
Fernando Ernesto dos Santos Wins Brazilian Swim-Off For Spot in 100 Freestyle
Fernando Ernest dos Santos won the biggest swimoff of the year just a few days shy of the 2013 World Championships. (Photo of Dos Santos from Maria Lenk: Satiro Sodre/SSPress)
5 Headlines to Watch at the World University Games
Three of the world’s top 9 200 breaststrokers on the women’s side will swim at the World University Games this week.. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Brazil to Decide Second Spot in 100 Free in Barcelona Swim-Off
Brazil’s Nicolas Oliveira (above) will face off against sprinting newcomer Fernando dos Santos in a bid for an individual swim in the 100 free at the World Championships. (Photo: Satiro Sodres/SSPress)
Lochte Finishes Meet With 4th Win; Pelton Swims Best Time in 100 Back
Conor Dwyer has been on a roll so far at the Santa Clara Grand Prix, and will hope to stay hot in the last finals session in the 200 IM. (Photo: Bill Collins)
Lochte Top Seed in 100 Backstroke at Sleepy Sunday Morning from Santa Clara
Mike Alexandrov has been on fire this year, but he’ll face his biggest challenge yet in the young Kevin Cordes in Sunday’s 100 breaststroke. (Photo: Bill Collins)
Adrian Wins Star-Studded 50; Lochte Holds Off Scrappy Kalisz in 400 IM
Every race should have great head-to-head battles, though a big showdown looms to end Saturday’s finals with a showdown between top-seeded Nathan Adrian (above), Anthony Ervin, Cesar Cielo, and Cullen Jones in the men’s 50 free. (Photo: Bill Collins)
Lochte Takes Top Seed in 400 IM on Day 3 at 2013 Santa Clara Grand Prix
Ryan Lochte swam two events that he hasn’t (Photo: Bill Collins)
