Rikako Ikee’s Post-Leukemia 50 Free PB: “I Surprised Myself”
Of her race today, Rikako Ikee: “I surprised myself. I’m still more than a full second off my record but I’m happy I had my best time of the season today.
Wang Shun 1:56.27 200 IM, Yu Liyan 2:06.83 200 Fly In China
The final day of the 2020 Chinese Swimming Championships is upon us and a couple of key swimmers saved their best performances for last.
Swim Wales Launches Innovative Super Series
Swim Wales has announced an innovative new competition for its members with the launch of its Super Series, a virtual competition unfolding in stages.
Runa Imai Becomes Japan’s 2nd Fastest 50 Freestyler Ever
Toyo University’s Runa Imai topped the women’s 50m free podium in a time of 24.93 to become Japan’s 2nd fastest freestyle all-time.
Rikako Ikee Drops Nearly 1 Second To Place 4th In 50 Free Final
Today Rikako Ikee took her competitive return to a new level, making her first official final at the 96th Student Swimming Championships.
Daiya Seto Vacates JPN Olympic Team Captain Post Over Affair
In a potential blow to the morale of Japanese Olympic swimming, World champion and Olympic medalist Daiya Seto has vacated his post as team captain.
Both Zhang & Xu Dial It Back On Day 5 Finals Of Chinese C’ships
It appears the heats session is where it’s at for these 2020 Chinese Championships, as the meet’s most eye-popping performances have transpired there.
Artistic Swimming Medalist Kotani Named New Tokyo 2020 Sports Director
Japanese Olympic medalist Mikako Kotani has been named the new Sports Director of the 2020 Olympic Games organizing committee.
Watch Zhang Yufei’s History-Making 55.62 100 Fly
Watch how Zhang Yufei cranked out a monumental time of 55.62 in the prelims of the 100m butterfly while competing at the 2020 Chinese Swimming Championships.
Zhang Yufei Fires Off 55.62 100 Fly Asian Record, #2 All-Time Performer
Zhang Yufei is making big things happen at the Chinese Swimming Championships, including coming within striking distance of the women’s 100m fly World Record.
Xu Jiayu Cranks Out 52.37 100 Back For Top Seed At Chinese C’ships
Xu Jiayu hit a morning 100m back time here at the Chinese Swimming Championships that would have taken gold at Worlds last year.
Ikee, Hasegawa & Sato Ready For JPN Student Swimming C’ships
Suzuka Hasegawa threw down a massive 200m fly time last weekend and is set to compete at the Japan Student Championships.
Newly-Funded Hector Pardoe Takes 25k Silver In France, Beats Bircher’s Record
Hector Pardoe of Great Britain broke through in a big way in the men’s 25k race of the 2020 French Open Water Championships.
Coleman Claims Gold, Cal-Bound Hansson Gets It Done At Swedish Games
26-year-old Michelle Coleman and 19-year-old Robin Hansson were in action over the weekend, taking on several events at the 2020 Swedish Swim Games.
Watch Zhang Yufei’s Groundbreaking 52.90 100 Freestyle
Watch Zhang Yufei become China’s first-ever female swimmer to get under the 53-second threshold in the 100m freestyle event.
