Poliana Okimoto

2024 Swammy Awards: Female Open Water Swimmer of the Year – Sharon van Rouwendaal

van Rouwnedaal swept the women’s 5km and 10km open water events in Doha, and then won Olympic gold in Paris, reclaiming her title from 2016.

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The Curious Case of Brazilian Swimmers

Brazilian swimmers are proving that even after the age of 30, you can be the best athlete you have ever been.

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Nicholas Santos E La Longevità Dei Brasiliani: Leggenda O Realtà?

Potrebbe essere l’elisir di Guaranà, potrebbe essere lo stile di vita brasiliano, ma la Seleção brasiliana sta dicendo a tutti: non è mai troppo tardi.

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Behind Nicholas Santos And All The Other Brazilian Swimmers Longevity, Legend Or Truth?

It could be Guaranà elixir, it could be the mood and love of life with Brazilian people live, but Brazilian Seleção is telling everybody once again: is never too late.

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Do Host Countries Do Well At The Olympics? Not So Much

While history shows that host nations typically do well at the Games, their performance in the swimming pool does not follow suit.

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Mondiali Fukuoka ’22 I Finalisti Brasiliani Alle Olimpiadi Sono Qualificati

La Federazione brasiliana ha confermato che tutti i finalisti di Tokyo saranno automaticamente qualificati ai campionati del mondo 2022.

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Brazil’s Ana Marcela Cunha is Tokyo Olympic Champion in Women’s Open Water 10k

Brazil’s Ana Marcela Cunha won the women’s 10k open water race at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Sharon van Rouwendaal finished second Kareena Lee was third.

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Former CBDA President Coaracy Nunes Dies At 82

Nunes, who suffered from terminal Alzheimer’s disease, also initially tested positive for COVID-19 before a second test came back negative.

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Brasil anuncia el criterio de clasificación para Tokio 2020

El clásico torneo María Lenk, en abril de 2020, será el certamen decisivo para conformar el equipo brasileño que viajará a los próximos Juegos Olímpicos

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IMSHOF Announces 2018 Honorees

The International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame announces its 2018 honorees.

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WATCH: Brazilian Women Finish Open Water Race Alongside Men

Watch two Brazilian women race men to the finish of an Brazilian Open Water Championships 10K.

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Cielo Hits 21.9 50 Free To Close Out Jose Finkel Trophy

Cesar Cielo went 21.96 in the 50 free on the final night of the Jose Finkel Trophy.

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Maranhao, Lanza Storm To 200 IM Victories On Day 2 Of Jose Finkel

Joanna Maranhao was close to her continental 200 IM record on day 2 of the Jose Finkel Trophy.

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Close Races Highlight Opening Night of Jose Finkel Trophy

Vinicius Lanza won the men’s 100 fly on the opening night of the Jose Finkel Trophy in Brazil.

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Brazilian Distance Powerhouses Making Noise With National Records

The Paulista Championships are going on this weekend in Santos, Brazil and distance powerhouses are breaking records. Brazilian 18-year old…

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