Budapest, Brasilia, and Baku First Three Bidders for 2019 World University Games
The number of cities to have officially indicated intents to bid for the 2019 event has grown to three. (Photo of Hungarian Parliament Building courtesy: Jozefff)
Manaudou Swims World’s Best Time, Beats Bruno in Nancy
France’s Florent Manaudou rocked the 50 free at the Nancy International Meeting this weekend. (Stock Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Cesar Cielo Will be Back Under Brett Hawke’s Training Guidance; Splitting Time Between Countries
Brazilian superstar Cesar Cielo is headed back to Auburn, Alabama, at least on a part-time basis. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Cesar Cielo’s Flamengo Club, Defending National Champs, Drops Swim Team
Brazil’s Cesar Cielo is one of a number of Brazilian elites that have lost a major contract with the defending National Champions of Brazil. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Matheus Santana Impresses Once Again with More Brazilian Sprint Records
16-year old Matheus Santana joined the elite company of swimmers who have been under 23 seconds in the 50 free as a 16-year old. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
A&M’s Ibanez Breaks Three National Records Through 4 Days in Mexico
A&M swimmer Lili Ibanez (center) was back home in Mexico this week crushing National Records. (Photo Courtesy: Liz Dittmer)
Brazil Announces Suspension for World Champs Qualifier Prado; Leonardo Sumida
Brazilian Swimming announced a pair of doping suspensions today.
Sprint News 12/18/12: Denmark Posts Job; Brazilians Mismeasure; Irie Announces Move
The Danish National Team is now seeking a new National Training Center coach, along with a new National team coach. (Photo of Lotte Friis courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Brazilian Doping Scandal: Santos Could Take Brunt of Punishment
(Update: the CBDA has announced replacements for both swimmers. See details here.) There’s a new angle arising in the Cesar…