Correios Renews Sponsorship of Brazilian Federation, But At Lower Rate
Correios, the Brazilian postal service, has renewed its sponsorship deal with the Brazilian swimming federation, but at a lower price than the previous deal.
Brazilian Swimming Pres Removed From Post Along With 3 Others
Following allegations of fraud and corruption, Brazilian swimming federation president Coaracy Nunes has been removed from his position along with three other officials.
WADA Rio Report: Less Than 50% Of Athletes Reported Whereabouts
‘It was only due to the enormous resourcefulness and goodwill of some key doping control personnel working at the Games that the process did not break down entirely,’ reads the WADA Independent Observers’ Report.
Rio 2016 Organizers Facing Unpaid Vendor Bills
Plagued by budget problems throughout the lead-up to this past summer’s Olympic Games, Rio 2016 organizers are still facing monetary issues.
Alia Atkinson Breaks 50 SCM Breast World Record in Tokyo
Jamaica’s Alia Atkinson has broken the 50 short course meters breaststroke world record at the Tokyo stop of the FINA World Cup Tour.
Brazilian Judge Denies Request To Dismiss Case Against Ryan Lochte
Months after leaving Rio, U.S. Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte’s troubles with the Rio gas station incident aren’t over quite yet.
Brazil’s Ana Marcela Cunha Undergoes Successful Surgery
Brazilian Olympian Ana Marcela Cunha underwent a successful surgery to remove her spleen this past Sunday, October 23rd.
WADA: 5 National Anti-Doping Organizations Out of Compliance
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced on Wednesday that 5 Natinoal Anti-Doping Organizations are not currently in compliance with the…
Heitmann, Rodrigues Cap Julio de Lamare Trophy With 3 Wins Each
Pedro Spajari won a close battle in the Junior-2 boys 100 free, touching in 49.61 over Felipe Ribeiro de Souza (49.76).
4 Meet Records, 2 From Heitmann, On Day 2 Of Julio de Lamare In Brazil
Four meet records fell on the second day of Brazil’s junior championship meet, the Julio de Lamare Trophy.
Guilherme Costa Hits 3rd-Fastest 1500 Free In Brazilian History
Competing at Brazil’s Julio de Lamare Trophy for junior swimmers, 1998-born Guilherme Costa hit the 3rd-fastest 1500 free in national history at 15:14.04.
SA Championship Medalist Ana Giulia Zortea Verbals to Florida State
South American Championships medalist Ana Guilia Zortea announced her verbal commitment to Florida State today.
15-Year Old Rafaela Raurich Breaks South American Age Record
2016 Chico Piscina Trophy Brazilian Childrens’ Championship LCM Infantil category – Born in 2002 and 2003 Juvenil category – born…
Brazilian Swimming Hit With Big Funding Cuts
In the midst of a financial crisis, funding cuts will be made to the Brazilian Confederation of Aquatic Sports (CBDA), Brazilian Handball Federation (CBHb), and Brazilian Tennis Federation (CBT).
Argentina Announces Roster For 2016 Short Course Worlds
The roster includes Rio Olympian Santiago Grassi, the Argentine National Record holder in the 100 and 200 butterflies.