Terziev Notches Bulgarian 50 Back NR, but Levterov Snags The Gold
Newly-minted 200m back national record holder Kaloyan Levterov of Bulgaria doubled up with a 50m back victory in Sofia this weekend.
Maddy Gough Breaks Through With SCM 1500 Free Aussie National Record
While competing day 2 of the 2020 QLD SC Prep Meet, 21-year-old Maddy Gough busted out a new Australian national record in the women’s 1500m freestyle.
30-Year-Old Ryosuke Irie Eyes Paris 2024 If Tokyo Olympics Don’t Happen
Says Japan’s premier backstroker Ryosuke Irie, “if the Tokyo Olympics don’t go ahead, I believe that I will go to Paris 2024.”
Tokyo Tourney: Irie Strikes Again, Hagino Hits Season-Best 200 IM
30-year-old Japanese Olympian Ryosuke Irie is Mr. automatic when it comes to consistent performances in the men’s 100m backstroke.
Suzuka Hasegawa Scorches 2:05.6 200 Fly To Put World On Notice (Video)
20-year-old Suzuka Hasegawa blasted a lifetime best in the women’ s 200m fly en route to becoming Asia’s 5th fastest performer ever.
Nick Sloman Enters All-Time Aussie List Of SC 1500 Freestylers
Aussie open water ace Nick Sloman handily took the 1500m free event title in Brisbane, stopping the clock in a winning time of 14:42.75.
Watch Rikako Ikee’s First Race Back As Leukemia Survivor
Japanese Olympian and leukemia survivor Rikako Ikee Ikee said of her racing tonight in Tokyo, “As I walked by the pool I shed tears.”
Aussie Thomas Hauck Takes Down Another Larkin Age Record
While competing on day 1 of the 2020 Queensland Short Course Prep Meet, Thomas Hauck broke through once again with a 200m back national age record.
Tokyo Tourney: Shirai Shakes Things Up, Sunama Tops Irie On Day 1
Japanese swimmers Rio Shirai and Keito Sunama were two big winners on ay 1 of the inaugural Tokyo Special Swimming Tournament.
Tokyo Tourney: Hasegawa Now Japan’s #2 100 Fly Performer All-Time
While competing at the Tokyo Special Swimming Tournament, 20-year-old Suzuka Hasegawa wowed the virtual crowd with a lifetime best in the women’s 100m fly.
Updated With Comment: Matsumoto Gets FINA Doping Warning
World Championships silver medalist Katsuhiro Matsumoto was issued a warning last month as a result of having tested positive for a banned substance.
Seto Hits 1:58 Exhibition 200 IM, Sato & Nakamura Rock Events (Race Videos)
Two-time world champion from Gwangju, Daiya Seto, was one of several elites who raced at the 92nd Waseda/Keio University battle in Tokyo.
17-Year-Old Levterov Becomes First Bulgarian Under 2:00 In 200 Back
Already through just one day of competition at Bulgarian nationals, 17-year-old Kaloyan Levterov fired off a new national record in the men’s 200m backstroke.
British Backstroking Champion Fullalove Retires Pre-Tokyo
This week British backstroking ace Jessica Fullalove made the decision to hang up her goggles and retire from competitive swimming.
JASF Names Substance, Provides Details On Matsumoto Warning
The Japanese Swimming Association (JASF) has released its findings regarding freestyle ace Katsuo Matsumoto’s positive test and resulting warning.
