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Brazil, Latin America & Caribbean

Watch The Latest Construction Time Lapse Video From Rio

A week after Rio de Janeiro’s city government revealed that construction on the Future Arena, the Olympic Golf Course and…

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The Bahamas Are Only Bidder For 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games

As reported back in September, St. Lucia withdrew itself as host of the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games.  At the time,…

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Narrow Record Scrapes On Day 3 Of Brazilian Youth Champs

Brazil’s Summer Youth Champs are running this week in Joao Pessoa, Paraiba. While meet records fell aplenty on the first two days, the record books had a lighter day Friday with several swims coming up just short and only one record falling in prelims.

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Multiple Championship Records Fall At Brazilian Youth Championships

After three records were broken on the first day, several more Championship Records were broken yesterday.

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Three Meet Records Fall at Carlos Campos Sobrinho Trophy in Brazil

Maria Luiza Pessanha do Marino was one of three record-breakers on Wednesday at Brazil’s Summer Youth Championships.

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No Visa Needed for U.S., Canada, Japan & Australia To Attend Rio Games

As announced this week by the Brazilian government, citizens of America, Canada, Japan and Australia will not be required to obtain a visa to travel as spectators to Rio for the 2016 Olympic Games.

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Ana Marcela Cunha in Contention for the Brazilian Olympic Award

Ana Marcela Cunha is one of the three finalists up for the 2015 Brazilian Olympic Award…

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11/19/15 In Briefs: Windsor Critics, CF McArthur Swim, Abbott & Meyer

This edition of In Briefs highlights the 2015 Barbados Open water Festival.

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Brazilian Swimming Federation Releases Details of Olympic Trials

The Brazilian Swimming Federation has released some of the finer detail pertaining to the upcoming Olympic Trials…

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Kylliainen & Claverie Nail Olympic-Qualifying Times; Burrows On Fence

Congratulations to athletes earning Rio “A” cuts and, in some cases, earning an Olympic berth.

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Brazilian Junior Nat’l Teamer Manuella Andrade Commits to Florida St.

Brazilian swimmer Manuella Andrade, who now trains at the Bolles School in Jacksonville, Florida has committed to swim for the Florida…

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Lyrio and Oliveira Post Strong Times at Brazilian State Championships

Several states in Brazil held their championship meets over this past weekend…

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Rio Organizers And FINA Enter Constructive Talks On Venue Criticism

In a follow-up to the news we reported in September regarding FINA’s lash-out at Rio organizers regarding substandard aquatic conditions…

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2015 FINA World Cup Round-up: Notable Quotes From Big Winners

South Africa’s Cameron Van der Burgh reminds us that, “It’s never easy racing the World Champion.”

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2015 FINA World Cup Dubai: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Current 100m breaststroke world record holder Adam Peaty (GBR) takes on the field in Dubai on Day 2 of the World Cup.

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