FINA AC Announces Re-Appointments And Six New Members
The 2017 – 2021 Fina Athletes Committee (FINA AC) was recently announced with a number of former members re-appointed and six (6) new members appointed.
Nicholas Santos Rockets To Another Sub-23 50 Fly In Brazil
Nicholas Santos won the 50 fly in a time of 22.97 on night 4 of the Jose Finkel Trophy.
At 37, Nicholas Santos Becomes the Oldest World Champs Medalist in History
Amid an atmosphere when Brazilian swimmers are being fired from their clubs for being “too old,” Nicholas Santos became the oldest swimmer in history to win a World Championships medal today.
Correios Committed As CBDA Sponsor Through 2018 After Adjustments
The CBDA has gotten national postal service Correios back as a sponsor through 2018 with a few adjustments.
German Philip Heintz Joins Exclusive Club of Sub-1:56 200IM Swimmers
Philip Heintz set a new German record in the 200m IM (LC) in 1:55,76 on Thursday at the German National…
Philip Heintz nun einer der schnellsten Lagenschwimmer aller Zeiten
Eine Weltklasseleistung lieferte Philip Heintz mit seinen beiden deutschen Rekorden über die 200 m Lagen ab: Er ist nun der…
FINA: We Will Not Recognize Results of Brazilian Federation Elections
FINA, the international governing body for swimming, has told the Brazilian swimming federation that it won’t recognize the results of the Brazilian federation elections scheduled to take place tomorrow.
Ning Zetao Absent From China’s Preliminary Worlds Roster
Ning Zetao has been left off China’s preliminary World Championship roster.
Amidst Controversy, Maria Lenk Trophy Receives High Interest
Despite the controversy in the news, the 2017 Maria Lenk Trophy received high interest in Brazil.
Thiago Simon Becomes 4th Brazilian Under 2 Minutes In 200 IM
Thiago Simon became the 4th Brazilian ever under the 2:00 mark in the 200 IM with his time of 1:59.49 on day 2 at the Maria Lenk Trophy.
World Championship Qualifying Criteria Remains Unclear For Brazilians
The qualifying criteria for the 2017 World Championships remains unclear for the Brazilian swimmers, and will remain so until after the fact.
No 100 Back For Medeiros On Brazil’s Maria Lenk Psych Sheets
National record-holder Etiene Medeiros will not contest the 100 backstroke at Brazil’s spring national championship meet, the highlight of the meet’s psych sheets released this week.
Brazilian Superstar Swimmers Sign Letter Calling For CBDA Reform
Bruno Fratus has posted an open letter on his Facebook page signed by, among others, Cesar Cielo, Etiene Medeiros, Thiago Pereira, and Fernando Scherer.
CBDA General Assembly Canceled
Following the annulment of the CBDA’s Athletes Commission, the entity announced the cancellation of the General Assembly scheduled for Saturday….
CBDA Ordered to Annul Athletes Commission
Amongst the chaotic legal disputes that surround the Brazilian Confederation of Aquatic sports, the CBDA will be no longer be…
