Swim caps off to Brazil's Thiago Pereira, who became the all-time medal leader in Pan American Games history today, with his 23rd overall medal. With that last gold off of a prelim swim in the medley relay team that would end up in the final's first position, he passed Cuban gymnast Erick Lopez on the all-time list.
Pereira is an established swim star for Brazil, having competed in three Olympics and winning a silver in the 400 medley in 2012. In addition, he is the former world record holder in the 200 i.m. In Toronto at this year's Pan Am Games, he hauled in three golds, one silver, and one bronze to break the record. This, despite a shock disqualification in his favorite, the 400 i.m.
With Rio 2016 around the corner, he'll likely be one of the star faces for the home nation. And I imagine there's a great chance to see some more power races from him then. In the meantime, parabens, Thiago!
Pereira is an established swim star for Brazil, having competed in three Olympics and winning a silver in the 400 medley in 2012. In addition, he is the former world record holder in the 200 i.m. In Toronto at this year's Pan Am Games, he hauled in three golds, one silver, and one bronze to break the record. This, despite a shock disqualification in his favorite, the 400 i.m.
With Rio 2016 around the corner, he'll likely be one of the star faces for the home nation. And I imagine there's a great chance to see some more power races from him then. In the meantime, parabens, Thiago!
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