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…
Brazil Announces Youth Paralympic Team, With Special Invite
The CBDA (Brazilian swimming federation) has announced a 12-member Youth Paralympic Team, who will be a part of a special…
Brazilian Thiago Pereira Honored with Life-Size Statue
Brazilian Olympic medalist Thiego Pereira was honored with a life-size statue in his hometown of Volta Redonda, Brazil. Created and signed…
Four South American Records Set on Day Two of Jose Finkel Trophy
Thiago Simon broke the short course 200 breaststroke South American record posting a time of 2:02.58…
Scott Volkers Is Leaving Brazilian Powerhouse Minas Tênis Club
After being left off the Brazilian Olympic coaching roster due to his long-standing abuse allegations, Scott Volkers is leaving the Minas Tênis Club.
Jose Finkel Heat Sheets, Brazilian SC Worlds Qualification Standards
The 2016 Jose Finkel Trophy, Brazil’s 2016 Short Course Worlds qualifier, starts up tomorrow, and the heat sheets are live.
Start Lists Live For Brazil’s Jose Finkel Trophy, SC Worlds Qualifier
With the Rio Olympics just wrapped up and the Rio Paralympics just about to open, Brazil is already preparing for its next major swimming event – the Jose Finkel Trophy.
