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Brazil, Latin America & Caribbean

Drug-Resistant ‘Super Bug’ Found In Olympic Host Rio’s Waters

Less than 60 days out from the opening ceremony, a dangerous, drug-resistant ‘super bacteria’ has reportedly been found in Rio’s waters.

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Brazilian Athlete Shot In The Head During Rio Carjacking

Just 55 days out from the 2016 Olympic Games opening ceremony, another violent crime made headlines in host city Rio de Janeiro.

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Shane Ryan Breaks Irish 50 Back Record at Mare Nostrum

At Mare Nostrum today, Irish swimmer Shane Ryan broke the National Record in the 50 back.

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Women’s 10K Olympic Qualifier Breakdown: 25 Swimmers Set to Compete

Aurelie Muller (above) will join 24 other athletes in the women’s 10k Marathon Swim in Rio.

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Xin Xin Tops Olympic 10K OW Qualifier, 15 More Athletes Set for Rio

Nine athletes, led by China’s Xin Xin, qualified to for the women’s marathon 10k swim in Rio earlier today. They will join the top 10 swimmers from the 2015 FINA World Championships and another 5 continental representatives in Rio.

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Etiene Medeiros Pulls Out of Mare Nostrum Tour Due to Asthma

Brazil’s Etiene Medeiros will not compete in any of her remaining events on the Mare Nostrum tour this week due to…

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Mexico City to Host 2017 IPC World Swimming Championships

The IPC has announced that Mexico City will host the 2017 International Paralympic Committee Swimming World Championships. Originally, Mexico City…

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Uruguay Set to Send Two Swimmers to Rio

Uruguay will be sending Ines Remersaro and Martin Melconian to represent the country in the pool at the Rio Olympic Games…

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Mexico Announces Roster Of 19 For Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Mexico has announced a team of 19 swimmers that will represent them at the 2016 Paralympic Games.

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Argentine Martin Carrizo Off Olympic Roster Due To Failed Doping Test

Argentine Olympic Committee President Gerhard Werthein announced that Argentine swimmer Martin Carrizo has been removed from his nation’s Olympic roster after having failed a doping test.

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3 Relay Swimmers Officially Added To Brazil’s Olympic Roster

With the final round of relay qualifying for the 2016 Rio Olympics closing on May 31, Brazil has officially qualified two more relay teams, adding 3 relay-only swimmers to its Olympic roster.

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15-Year-Old Raurich Breaks Brazilian Age Record With 2:00.26 200 Free

Rafaela Raurich broke a Brazilian age record for 15-year-olds, going 2:00.26 at the South Brazilian Youth Championships.

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Nicolas Oliveira Picks Up Three Wins At Super MG Meet in Brazil

Nicolas Oliveira picked up three wins at the short course (25m) Super MG meet over the weekend in Brazil.

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WHO Says Moving Olympics Won’t Stop Spread of Zika Virus

In an open letter sent to the World Health Organization (WHO) earlier this week, a group of152 scientists (as of…

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Anti-Doping: Retesting Of London Samples Results In 23 Positives

The retesting of London samples renders unfavorable results for 23 athletes.

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