One Year After Leukemia Diagnosis, Rikako Ikee Is Back In The Gym
Japanese sprint star Rikako Ikee was diagnosed with leukemia a year ago today and she marks the occasion by returning to the gym.
Singapore Adds To Coronavirus Cancellations; Implements Temperature Checks
The list of sporting events being impacted due the coronavirus is growing, as the Singapore Swimming Association announced the cancellation of events.
European Junior C’ships Medalist Belonogoff Moves From GBR To RUS
Breaststroker Tatiana Belonogoff raced for Great Britain for years, but will now be making a move to represent the nation of Russia.
Kirara Cup Day 2: 17-Yr-Old Nagisa Ikemoto Is JPN’s 5th Fastest 200 Freestyler
Lately, everyone in Japan has been stepping up their swimming game, with the latest being 17-year-old Nagisa Ikemoto in the women’s 200m freestyle.
Baker Busts Out Near-Lifetime Best 200 IM To Open FFN Golden Tour – Nice
America’s Kathleen Baker put on a show during the women’s 200m IM, putting up the 2nd best time of her career while competing in Nice.
Lots O’ Cash On Offer As We Rank Top 3 Japanese Records Most Likely To Fall
As with the upcoming Konami Open, the Japanese Olympic Trials will also be offering cash prizes for broken records. But, which ones are likely to go down?
Kathleen Baker Takes Two Top Seeds At FFN Golden Tour – Nice
American Olympian Kathleen Baker is showing good form already on just day 1 of the FFN Golden Tour in Nice, taking 2 top seeds.
Teen Miyu Namba Takes Women’s 800 Free To Start Off Kirara Cup
17-year-old Miyu Namba clocked the fastest 800 free time to take gold on day 1 of the 2020 Kirara Cup in Yamaguchi, Japan.
Roland Schoeman Tests Positive, Banned One Year By FINA
39-year-old South African Olympian Roland Schoeman has been banned for one year after reportedly having tested positive for a banned substance.
2020 Kirara Cup Continues Japanese Pre-Trials Racing
Yasuhiro Koseki is among those Japanese competitors expected to race this weekend at the annual Kirara Cup, taking extra Coronavirus precautions.
2020 FFN Golden Tour Nice: Heat Swim $ Forfeited If Athletes Scratch Finals
Swimmers at the FFN Golden Tour this weekend in Nice will only get paid if they carry over their heats appearances to the finals.
Heavy Lies The Crown Part 2: Men With OLY Qualifying Times
Lithuanian swimming ace Danas Rapsys appears multiple times on the men’s world rankings, taking into account only those performances that qualify for Tokyo.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Millfield Swimmer Honors Aussie Roots
Catch up on the swimming-related news round-up from around the world in this week’s edition of our series Beyond the Lane Lines.
British Olympic Association Reveals New ‘Over-The-Top’ Broadcast Platform
British Swimming fans will be able to get even more of athletes like Adam Peaty, thanks to a new Over-The-Top streaming service.
Bruno Fratus Pairs Back Up With Coach Arilson Silva En Route To Tokyo
One of the fastest men in the world, Bruno Fratus of Brazil, is taking a truly collaborative approach when it comes to his coaching.