McEvoy, Campbell Post Impressive 100 Free Prelim Times At Japan Open

2016 JAPAN OPEN

• Friday, May 20th-22nd
• Tokyo, Japan
• Tokyo Tatsumi International Swimming Center
• Prelims: 9:30 AM Local Time / 8:30 PM Eastern (the day before)
• Finals: 4:00 PM Local Time / 3:00 AM Eastern (the day of)
• Meet Central
• Psych Sheets (in Japanese)
• Results
• Meet Preview

Day 2 of the Japan Open will feature the 400 IM, 50 fly, 50 breast, 400 free, 200 back, and 100 free. Big names on the men’s side include Kosuke Hagino and Daiya Seto in the 400 IM and Cameron McEvoy in the 400 and 100 free. Seto will also swim the 200 back along with Japanese record holder Ryosuke Irie. The highlight on the women’s side will be Cate Campbell and Bronte Campbell in the women’s 100 freestyle.

Women’s 400 IM Prelims

• Japanese Record: 4:35.04

1. Sakiko Shimizu, Japan, 4:40.31
2. Miho Takahashi, Japan, 4:44.46
3. Haruka Ueda, Kanagawa University, 4:44.61
4. Anna Sasaki, ATSC.YW, 4:45.39
5. Hiroko Makino, Tokyo Dome, 4:45.88
6. Kantoi Yuyo, Toyo University, 4:46.09
7. Miku Kojima, Wells Ma down, 4:46.19
8. –, Toyo University, 4:47.45

Sakiko Shimizu paced the women’s 400 IM prelims by over four seconds, clocking a time of 4:40.31. Miho Takahashi sits 2nd in 4:44.46, and Haruka Ueda is 3rd in 4:44.61. The swimmer who finished 8th had an ineligible translation on the result file.

Men’s 400 IM Prelims

• Japanese Record: 4:07.61

1. Kosuke Hagino, Japan, 4:11.48
2. Tomoya Yokohama, Shonan Institute of Technology, 4:18.62
3. Daiya Seto, Japan, 4:20.29
4. Takeharu Fujimori, MIKI, 4:20.46
5. Nishiyama Yamanashi, Gakuin University, 4:20.72
6. Iwasaki Ryuta, Fukui Taikyo, 4:21.06
7. Ito Kohei, Nagoya High School, 4:22.16
8. Endo Sun, Style1, 4:22.28

Japanese record holder Kosuke Hagino dominated the men’s 400 IM prelims putting up a time of 4:11.48 to qualify over seven seconds ahead of 2nd place Tomoya Yokohama who was 4:18.62. Two time defending world champion Daiya Seto qualified 3rd overall in 4:20.29

Women’s 50 Fly Prelims

• Japanese Record: 25.95

1. IkeKo璃花Ko, Japan, 26.66
2. Tomoyo Fukuda, Konami Sports Club, 27.23
3. Hirayama Yuuki, University of Tsukuba, 27.25
4. Shoko Tanabe, Wells Ma down, 27.31
5. Amano YuRina, Osaka International University, 27.48
6. Serakura MiSatoshi, HSS Nagaoka, 27.54
7. Sze Hang Yu, HKG, 27.55
8. Emily Washer, NSW, 27.61

IkeKo璃花Ko was the only swimmer under 27 seconds in the prelims, with Tomoyo Fukuda 2nd in 27.23 and Hirayama Yuuki 3rd in 27.25.

Men’s 50 Fly Prelims

• Japanese Record: 23.45

1. Masayuki Kishida, Akurabu Chofu, 23.79
2. Kohei Kawamoto, NSP, 24.10
3. Shinashi Nakao, Okayama University, 24.12
4. Kengo Ida, Self-Defense Forces, 24.21
5. Ueno Ki也, SUN Kasai, 24.30
6. Kazuya Kishi, Fujitsu Limited, 24.33
7. Takeshi Kawamoto, Chukyo University, 24.34
8. Hasegawa Junya, Japan, 24.36

Masayuki Kishida was within 0.34 of the national record in the 50 fly prelims, posting the top time of 23.79. Kohei Kawamoto sits 2nd in 24.10, and Shinashi Nakao is 3rd in 24.12.

Women’s 50 Breast Prelims

• Japanese Record: 30.83

1. Kanako Watanabe, Japan, 31.58
2. Miho Teramura, Japan, 31.72
3. Satomi Suzuki, Japan, 31.74
4. Misaki Sekiguchi, Nippon Sport Science University, 31.95
5. Rie Kaneto, Japan, 31.98
6. Miku Kanasashi, Toyo University, 32.07
7. — Hosogoe, Tokai University, 32.10
8. Hiramatsu Natsu, San Flower SS, 32.18

Kanako Watanabe backed up her 100m winner on day 1 with the top time in the 50 breast prelims in 31.58. Big names Satomi Suzuki (31.74) and Rie Kaneto (31.98) qualified 3rd and 5th respectively, and will be dangerous come the final.

Men’s 50 Breast Prelims

• Japanese Record: 27.30

1. Oka﨑晃Ichiro, MSDF Etajima, 27.70
2. Nomura Ryo, Ogaki north SS, 27.73
3. Yasuhiro Koseki, Japan, 27.76
4. — Ueno, Waseda University, 27.90
5. — Ryohei, Chukyo University, 28.07
6. Kazuki Hayashi, NSP, 28.14
7. Shioiri Ryuto, Omachi SS, 28.15*
8. Ryo Kobayashi, Frontier, 28.15*

The quality of breaststroke in Japan was on display in the men’s 50 breast prelims, with the top four qualifiers all under 28 seconds and 5th through 8th all in the 28.07 to 28.15 range. 200 breast specialist Yasuhiro Koseki was among the top qualifiers, 3rd in 27.76.

Women’s 400 Free Prelims

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Men’s 400 Free Prelims

• Japanese Record: 3:43.90

1. Daniel Smith, Australia, 3:49.36
2. Takeshi Matsuda, Japan, 3:51.67
3. Kobori Isamu, Japan, 3:51.93
4. Gangwon Knight, Japan, 3:52.60
5. Cameron McEvoy, Australia, 3:52.87
6. Iwasaki Ryuta, Fukui Taikyo, 3:53.51
7. Ho Takashi, Yokohoma Sakura, 3:53.52
8. Yoshida Fuyuyu, Mitsubishi Yowa SS, 3:53.59

Australian Daniel Smith posted the only time under 3:50 in the men’s 400 free prelims in 3:49.36, with Japan’s Takeshi Matsuda 2nd in 3:51.67. Cameron McEvoy qualified 5th in 3:52.87.

Women’s 200 Back Prelims

• Japanese Record: 2:07.13

1. Belinda Hocking, Australia, 2:10.46
2. Au Hoi Shun Step, HKG, 2:10.92
3. Lau Yin Yang Clau, HKG, 2:11.19
4. Mikkayla Sherida, NSW, 2:12.12
5. — Teramoto, Kanagawa University, 2:12.28
6. Kaylee McKeown, Australia, 2:12.43
7. — Takahashi, Chukyo University, 2:12.46
8. — Goto, Kanagawa University, 2:12.55

Belinda Hocking of Australia posted the top time in the women’s 200 back prelims in 2:10.46, edging out Hong Kong’s Au Hoi Shun Step who was 2:10.92 for 2nd.

Men’s 200 Back Prelims

• Japanese Record: 1:52.51

1. Joshua Beaver, Australia, 1:59.31
2. Daiya Seto, Japan, 1:59.71*
3. Ryosuke Irie, Japan, 1:59.71*
4. Masaki Kaneko, Japan, 1:59.86
5. Tadashi –, Kinki, 2:01.13
6. — Shun, –, 2:01.27
7. Fujimori Futoshi, Japan, 2:01.39
8. Matsubara, ANA, 2:01.47

Joshua Beaver of Australia put up the top time in prelims with a 1:59.31, but three more men cracked two minutes as well. National record holder Ryosuke Irie and Daiya Seto tied for 2nd in 1:59.71, and Masaki Kaneko was 4th in 1:59.86

Women’s 100 Free Prelims

• Japanese Record: 53.88

1. Cate Campbell, Australia, 53.06
2. Bronte Campbell, Australia, 54.27
3. Ike Ko Ko, Japan, 54.60
4. Miki Uchida, Japan, 55.38
5. Shayna Jack, Australia, 55.39
6. Yayoi Matsumoto, Japan, 55.48
7. Chihiro Igarashi, Japan, 55.56
8. Tomomi Aoki, Japan, 55.69

Australian Cate Campbell dominated the prelims qualifying over a full second ahead of the next closest swimmer, her sister Bronte. Cate went 53.06 while Bronte was 54.27 for 2nd. Ike Ko Ko was 3rd in 54.60, and Shayna Jack was the third Australian in the top-8, finishing 5th in 55.39.

Men’s 100 Free Prelims

• Japanese Record: 48.25

1. Cameron McEvoy, Australia, 47.88
2. James Magnussen, Australia, 48.52
3. Masaru Nakamura, Japan, 49.34
4. Kenneth To, NSW, 49.77
5. Matthew Abood, Australia, 49.82
6. Naoya Tsuruga, Wells Ma down, 49.87
7. Junya Koga, Japan, 49.91
8. Hugo Morris, NSW, 50.07

Australians dominated the men’s 100 free, with five of the top eight coming from the land down under. Cameron McEvoy led the way with a very impressive 47.88, James Magnussen was 2nd in 48.52, and Kenneth To was a solid 49.77 for 4th. Masaru Nakamura (49.34) was the top Japanese swimmer in 3rd.