Amid cheers, waving flags, and chants of support, Brazil reaffirmed its dominance in continental swimming, breaking records and collecting gold medals in both individual and team events.
Unstoppable in freestyle
In the women’s 200m freestyle, Brazil’s Stephanie Balduccini stopped the clock at 1:58.83, setting a new record and taking gold. Silver went to Venezuela’s María Yegres, while Colombia’s Tiffany Murillo claimed bronze. In the men’s event, Stephan Sterverink also shattered the continental mark with 1:47.23, ahead of Chile’s Eduardo Cisternas (silver) and Argentina’s Matías Santiso (bronze).
Butterfly with Brazilian wings
The 100m butterfly event had a green-and-gold stamp in both categories: Joice Otero won gold in 59.70, and Lucio Filho in 51.78, each setting a new record. Silver medals went to Beatriz (also of Brazil) and Argentina’s Ulises Cazau, while bronze was claimed by Mexico’s María Méndez and Peru’s Diego Balbi.
Backstroke with a record-breaking twist
In the women’s 200m backstroke, Argentina’s Malena Santillán shone with 2:10.36, breaking the morning record set by Mexico’s Celia Pulido (2:13.10), who took silver. Bronze went to Mexico’s María Méndez. In the men’s event, Mexico’s Humberto Nájera captured gold with a record-setting 1:57.44, followed by Samuel López (silver) and Chile’s Edhy Vargas (bronze).
Team gold to close the day
Wrapping up the session, the mixed relay once again put Brazil at the top of the podium, with Argentina taking silver and Mexico bronze.
With this latest haul, Brazil solidifies its lead in the pool, stacking up records and proving that at ASU2025, the water is painted green and yellow.
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