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Brazil, Latin America & Caribbean

Brazilian Stud Sprinter Felipe Ribeiro Considering NCAA Future

One of Brazil’s best young sprinters is considering an NCAA pathway in the next year, according to an interview with…

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Brazilian Police Want Interview With IOC President Over Ticket Scalping Scandal

The IOC’s statement of cooperation with the investigation comes after IOC President Thomas Bach missed the opening of the Paralympics in Rio, where police wanted to interview him about the case.

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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…

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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.

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Olympic Champ Anthony Ervin to Lead Americans in 2016 Raia Rápida

There has still been no full announcement about the non-Brazilian rosters for the 2016 Raia Rápida meet in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil…

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Brazil Announces Lineup for 2016 Raia Rápida

Freestyler Bruno Fratus will captain the Brazilian team for the 2016 Raia Rapida meet.

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Brazilian Record and a Big Upset in the 200 Free to Open Jose Finkel

2016 Jose Finkel Trophy September 12th-17th, 2016 Clube Internacional de Regatas, Santos, Brazil Brazilian short course meters championship meet World…

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Manuella Lyrio Breaks South American Record in 200 Free

2016 Jose Finkel Trophy September 12th-17th, 2016 Clube Internacional de Regatas, Santos, Brazil Brazilian short course meters championship meet World…

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China Cracks 40 Swimming Medals On Paralympic Day 4

China has cracked 40 total swimming medals just 4 days in to the 2016 Rio Paralympics, leading all nations by 11.

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Brazil Among Countries Facing Trouble With WADA Compliance

Following a meeting of WADA’s Compliance Review Committiee (CRC), the national anti-doping organizations of Brazil, Guatemala, and Azerbijan are in danger of being declared non-compliant.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 49% Wanted Suspension For Lochte

Almost half of respondents said they wanted a suspension for Lochte, with 42% opposing suspension and just over 8% unsure.

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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.

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Brazil, U.S., South Africa, & Italy Will Face Off in Raia Rápida

The men of Brazil, the United States, Italy, and South Africa will go head-to-head in the Raia Rápida meet in Rio de Janeiro later this month, the final meet in the Olympic pool before it is dissembled.

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Brazil to Host 2016 Raia Rápida Meet in Olympic Pool

The 2016 Rio Olympic and Paralympic Games pool will host one more big event before its disassembled and use to…

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Photo Vault: 2016 Paralympics, Thursday and Friday Swimming

2016 RIO PARALYMPIC GAMES Wednesday, September 7 – Sunday, September 18, 2016 Swimming: Thursday, September 8 – Saturday, September 17,…

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