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Brazil Olympics Focus: César Cielo Filho Posted by Rachel on Jul 17, 2012
The Olympics start in less than two weeks, and Brazil is preparing to send its athletes to London! In preparation for the games, we’re going to look at some of Brazil’s top contenders. Today, we’ll start with swimmer César Cielo Filho. Watch this interview as César talks about the upcoming competition. César arrived in London…
Cielo Filho Breaks New Record Posted by Rachel on Aug 4, 2009
Cesar Cielo Filho, Brazil’s biggest swimming star, broke a world record at the World Championships in Rome last week, winning the gold in the 100 meter freestyle in 46.91 seconds. He was the first Brazilian swimmer to win an Olympic gold in Beijing last summer in the 50 meter free. He is only 22, and…