Almeida Sets South American Record in 400 Free to Close Brazil Open
Continuing his impressive run at these 2016 Brazilian Championships, Brazilian Olympian Brandonn Almeida won his 4th gold of the meet with a new South American Record of 3:49.46 in the 400 free.
Almeida Stays Golden with 200 IM Victory on Day 3 of Brazil Open
Brazilian Olympian Brandonn Almeida is still nothing but golden through day 3 of the 2016 Brazil Open after tackling the men’s 200 meter IM in day 3 finals.
Almeida Blasts 4:12 LCM 400 IM on Day 2 of Brazil Open
Almeida picked up another gold medal in tonight’s 400 meter IM final, winning the race in a blazing 4:12.49.
Almeida Swims Lifetime Best in 200 Back to Start Brazilian Open
Brandonn Almeida went faster than 2 minutes in the 200 back for the first time in his career on day 1 of the 2016 Brazilian Summer Open Championships.
Budget Cuts Force Brazil to Change Worlds Selection Criteria
Due to budget cuts, Brazil has been forced to change the 2017 World and World Junior Championships team selection criteria….
2016 Brazilian Open Preview: Several Olympians Set to Battle This Week
Auburn-based sprint standouts Bruno Fratus and Marcelo Chierighini, who train with the Tigers’ post grad group, will be racing in the sprint freestyles.
11/18/16 In Briefs: Lima 2019, Stamford HS Coach Reinstated
Catch up on swim stories from around the web for Friday, November 18th.
Georgia Tech Reels in Brazilian Breast/IMer Caio Pumputis
Caio Pumputis of Sao Paolo, Brazil has committed to swim for Georgia Tech beginning next fall.
Injunction Lifted, Nunes Returns To Head of Brazilian Federation
A Brazilian court struck down an injunction Thursday, allowing Coaracy Nunes to return to his post as president of the Brazilian Swimming Federation despite allegations of fraud.
Michigan Signs Mexican Olympian and Record-Holder, Ricardo Vargas
The University of Michigan men’s swimming and diving team added another name to their class of 2021: that of Mexican distance freestyler, Ricardo Vargas.
Help Rebuild Haiti: Swimmers Helping Swimmers
In a collaborative mission between the Haiti Aquatic Federation and the Haitian Federation of Athletics, a GoFundMe page has been created with a goal of raising $50,000 to build 100 anti-seismic houses that might weather future storms.
Hillview Victorious At Tidal Wave Meet
Hillview victorious at Tidal Wave meet Hillview College copped the lion share of awards at the 16th Tidal Wave Aquatics Secondary…
Brazil Confirms 2016 National Meets, 2017 Selection Procedures
Brazil’s swimming federation has confirmed it will run the three more major national championship events of 2016, despite the federation suspending its finances amidst some turmoil.
Brazil’s Federal Prosecutors Call CBDA Statement ‘Distortion of Facts’
Brazil’s Federal Public Ministry responded to a statement from the nation’s aquatic sports federation, calling it “false” and a “distortion of facts.”
Brazilian Federation Suspends Salaries And National Championships
In response to allegations of fraud and the removal of 4 officials (including federation President Coaracy Nunes), the Brazilian swimming federation has suspended payments to its employees and the organizing of national championship events.