# Swimming events and competitions in São Paulo

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/swimming-events-and-competitions-in-so-paulo
> Updated: 2026-08-31T17:56:06.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The swimming events in São Paulo began with the Thiago Pereira Swimming Clinics, a free initiative for children and adolescents aged 7 to 17 organized by the Instituto Thiago Pereira. 

Following these clinics, the Troféu José Finkel competition commenced at Esporte Clube Pinheiros. The event serves as the official Brazilian selection for the 2026 World Short Course Championships in Beijing. During the initial stages of the trophy, two new South American records were established: Giulia Oliveira Carvalho set a mark in the 100m butterfly, and Leonardo Barbieri Alcantara set a record in the 400m freestyle. The competition has also produced 11 qualifying times for the upcoming World Short Course Championships.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: José Finkel Trophy sees two South American swimming records

Two South American swimming records were set during the first day of the José Finkel Trophy in São Paulo, with athletes also securing 11 qualifying times for the World Short Course Championships.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jos-finkel-trophy-sees-two-south-american-swimming-records

### 2026-08-26: São Paulo hosts Thiago Pereira swimming clinics and Troféu José Finkel

Swimming events in São Paulo include free clinics led by Olympic medalist Thiago Pereira and the Troféu José Finkel competition featuring the Unisanta team.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/so-paulo-hosts-thiago-pereira-swimming-clinics-and-trofu-jos-finkel

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