Kosuke Hagino Re-Commits: “With A Strong Heart, I Come Back To The Game”
At the office of the Japanese Swimming Federation President and in the presence of Kosuke Kitajima, Hagino pledges his re-commitment to competitive swimming with Tokyo 2020 in his sights.
Rikako Ikee Released From Hospital For Short Visit With Family (Photo)
As revealed on her own official website, 18-year-old Rikako Ikee, the Japanese Olympic finalist and 2018 Asian Games MVP now battling leukemia, was discharged from the hospital in May to have a short visit with her family.
Ottesen Readies For World C’ships At Danish Int’l Swim Cup
31-year-old Jeanette Ottesen tried some sprints on for size over the weekend at the 22nd Danish International Swim Cup.
Jon Langberg Added To Danish World Championships Coaching Staff
Jon Langberg, Coach of A6 Swim Team, has been named as an additional member of the Danish coaching staff for next month’s World Championships.
Australia’s Matt Wilson Is Chasing That Gold Cap
Matthew Wilson crushed a new Australian National Record in the men’s 200m breaststroke, putting him in the running for a medal at this summer’s World Championships.
Schoenmaker & Gallagher Join Le Clos On South African Worlds Roster
Swimming South Africa has finally announced its 18-strong roster set to compete the 2019 World Championships in Gwangju, Korea next month. Along with reigning 200m fly champion Chad Le Clos is a strong women’s contingency, including two-time 2018 Commonwealth Games gold medalist Tatjana Schoenmaker.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Hall Of Fame Inductees & Tokyo Social Media Warning
In this week’s Beyond the Lane Lines, Corrie Scott & Ryan Cochrane receive Hall of Fame honors, while Tokyo 2020 has specific instructions pertaining to posting Olympic material on social media.
Brazilians Correia & Melo Join ISL Aqua Centurions
Brazilian World Record holders Breno Correia and Luiz Altamir Melo have been announced as having joined the Rome-based ISL Aqua Centurions.
Tokyo 2020 To Launch First-Ever Olympic Satellite
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Organizing Committee is infusing some futuristic flair into the entire production with its new ‘G-Satellite Go to Space’ project.
2019 Vienna International Concludes With Multiple Nations On Podium
Czech swimmer Jan Sefl concluded the 2019 Vienna International Swim Meet with a gold in the men’s 50m fly.
8 Additional Japanese Swimmers Make Gwangju Roster; Brings Total Lineup To 25
Freestyle ace Naito Ehara was added to the Japanese lineup for the 2019 World Championships, helping bring the entire roster count to 25 for the nation.
South Africa Announces World Junior C’ships Roster For ‘Self-Funded’ Tour
Swimming South Africa has released its roster for this summer’s World Junior Championships, although no monetary assistance is being provided.
Japan Now Waits On Final World Championships Roster Announcement
Daiya Seto has already qualified for the World Championships in 3 individual events, but several of his teammates await the final roster announcement.
Ippei Watanabe Puts Up Another Sub-2:08 2Breast To Close Out Japan Open
Reigning World Record holder Ippei Watanabe proved he is a gold medal contender for this summer’s World Championships, convincingly winning the 200m breast on the final night of the 2019 Japan Open.
Trained By Lopez & Subirats, Taiwan’s Wu Chun-Feng Nails 50 Free Record
While competing on the final night of the 2019 Japan Open, Wu Chun Feng fired off a new 50m freestyle national record for Taiwan.
