Kawamoto Clocks 50 Fly Japanese Record To Close Out Trials
The men’s 50m butterfly saw its national record go down at the hands of Takeshi Kawamoto on this last day of competition at the Japanese Olympic Trials.
Toussaint Turns In 27.10 To Lower Hours-Old 50 Back European Record
Just hours after notching a new European Record in the women’s 50m backstroke, Kira Toussaint managed to shave off some more time to lower it even further.
No Additional Names Added As JASF Finalizes Host Nation’s OLY Roster
The Japanese Olympic roster sits just shy of 30 in terms of strict qualifiers. We’ll find out soon if the JASF grants any other spots.
Clareburt Continues Siege With 1:57.89 200 IM NZL Record
Lewis Clareburt just scorched a new 200 IM New Zealand national record en route to Olympic Games qualification in the event.
Rikako Ikee Wraps Up Remarkable 4th Gold At Trials Just 7 Months Post-Return
Rikako Ikee topped the podium in both the 50m fly and 50m free to wrap up her impressive Japanese Olympic Trials campaign.
Kira Toussaint Sets European Record In 50 Backstroke
Dutch backstroke ace already qualified for the Olympics in the women’s 200 back before establishing a European record in the 50m back.
Korstanje Just .01 Away From Olympic Qualification In 100 Fly
Nyls Korstanje put up a new lifetime best in the men’s 100m fly only to fall .01 shy of Olympic qualification today in Eindhoven.
Japan’s Olympic Roster Nears 30-Strong With One Trials Day Left
20-year-old Waka Kobori added another event to her Olympic lineup, qualifying for the women’s 800m free tonight in Tokyo.
Kamminga Lowers Own Dutch 50 Breast Record In Eindhoven
Breaststroking ace Arno Kamminga of the Netherlands made no qualms about announcing his presence tonight at the Eindhoven Qualification Meet.
Sam Short Overtakes Decades-Old Kieren Perkins 800 Free Age Record
Competing in the 17-year-old age category of the 800m free Rackley swimmer Samuel Short busted out the fastest result of his life, clocking a time of 7:52.18.
Six Men Go Sub-52 In 100 Fly Final At Japanese Olympic Trials
Takeshi Kawamoto, the newly-minted Japanese national record holder, was among the 6 100m fly finalists who all got under 52 seconds in the race.
2021 Japanese Olympic Trials Day 7 Finals Live Recap
Takeshi Kawamoto tied the longstanding Japanese national record in the 100 fly in semi-finals but it all comes down to the final tonight.
15-Yr-Old Southam Slams 22.83 50 Free Aussie Age Record
15-year-old Flynn Southam is on a roll at these Australian Age Group C’ships with the budding sprint ace firing off his second age record in as many days.
Heemskerk Stakes Claim On 50 Free OLY Berth With 24.28 Lifetime Best
Dutch swimmer Femke Heemskerk busted out the fastest 50m free of her life in pursuit of Olympic qualification for this summer’s Games.
Croenen Lowers Own Belgian Record In 100 Fly Eindhoven Prelims
The stakes are high in Eindhoven, with Olympic qualification on the line. Louis Croenen is taking advantage of the racing opportunity in the men’s 100 fly.
