Should Nations Like Brazil Focus on Non-Olympic Stroke 50s?
Given Brazil’s medals in the men’s 50 breast and 50 fly, and their likely women’s 50 back medal tomorrow (Etiene Medeiros, pictured above), a question arises. Is it worth it for nations like Brazil to focus on the stroke 50s?
SA Recap: Gomes & Lima Become 3rd, 4th-Fastest Swimmers All-Time 50Br
Joao Gomes (above) and Felipe Lima became the 3rd and 4th-fastest 50 breast performers in history today, showing that the state of the sport is strong down the line beyond your superstar Peatys and Ledeckys.
2017 Worlds Preview: Peaty, Then Parity, in the Men’s 50 Breaststroke
There shouldn’t be much anticipation about who we’ll choose to win the 50 breaststroke in Budapest.
Nicholas Santos Rocks World-Leading 23.01 50 Fly in Pinheiros Meet
Butterfly standout Nicholas Santos had an explosive performance in the 50 fly, rocketing to the fastest time in the world this year with his 23.01.
Full Teams Named for Upcoming Raia Rapida in Rio
SwimMAC butterflier Tim Phillips will race for the American team at the 2016 Raia Rapida meet this Sunday.
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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Follow the 2016 Brazilian Olympic roster during their road to Rio!
2016 Maria Lenk Olympic Qualifiers After Day 3
There were only three events on Day 3 of the Maria Lenky Trophy, but the action was just as intense. In the end, two newly minted FINA ‘A’ Olympic qualification standards and a fresh set of records were achieved.
2016 Maria Lenk Olympic Qualifiers After Day 2
Etiene Medeiros, Nicolas Oliveira, Joao De Lucca, and Guilherme Guido were the only Brazilians to achieve FINA ‘A’ standards and an Olympic ticket on Day 2 Finals at Maria Lenk.
WATCH: Day 1 Race Videos at 2016 Maria Lenk Trophy
Among the day’s highlights were 5 men going under the FINA ‘A” time in the 100 breaststroke final, led by Joao Gomes Jr.
2016 Maria Lenk Trophy: Day 1 Finals Real-Time Recaps
Joao Gomes Jr will lead a heated battle for the two Olympic spots on day 1 of the 2016 Maria Lenk Trophy.
Brazil Open Concludes With Seven New ‘A’ Cuts
Bruno Fratus put up a world-leading 50 freestyle as the Brazilians continued to impress on the last night of competition.
Photo Vault: Day 2 Of The 2015 Brazil Open
Brandonn Almeida celebrates his Junior World Record in the 400 IM. Look here for more photos from today’s Brazil Open.
7 Swimmers Clear FINA A Olympic Marks At Day 3 Prelims Of Brazil Open
Joao de Lucca will likely join Nicolas Oliveira, Guilherme Guido, Marcos Macedo, Henrique de Souza Martins, Nichloas Santos, and Joanna Maranho on the Brazilian Olympic team after this morning’s prelim swims.