Articles by Retta Race

With Qin Haiyang & Pan Zhanle Magic, China Cracks New Asian Men’s Medley Relay Record

Pan Zhanle was one of three anchors to get under 47 seconds, helping his nation of China secure men’s medley relay silver.

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High-Level International Meets For August 2023

Daniel Wiffen is set to compete at the inaugural U23 Championships taking place during the month of August in his home nation of Ireland.

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Italy Winds Up On Top Of 2023 European Youth Olympic Festival Medal Table

The final night of action in Maribor, Slovenia saw the nation of Italy secure its place at the top of the overall European Youth Olympic Festival Medal Table.

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2023 EYOF: 14-Yr-Old Amelie Blocksidge Singes New British Age Record In 800 Free

The final night of action at the 2023 European Youth Olympic Festival saw a British Age Record go down at the hands of Amelie Blocksidge.

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Fukuoka 2023, Day 7 Asian Recap: Rikako Ikee Makes First Comeback Worlds Final

23-year-old Rikako Ikee did not make the podium but the fact she was in the 50m fly final here in Fukuoka was a triumph in itself.

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Australia Matches Its Best-Ever World Championships Gold Medal Count

Cam McEvoy’s victory in the men’s 50m freestyle help propel his nation of Australia to 13 total gold medals, matching its best-ever haul at a Worlds.

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Titmus Ties 800 Free Aussie, Oceanic Record En Route To Bronze

Olympic multi-medalist Ariarne Titmus tied her Australian and Oceanic Records as she claimed bronze in the 800 free this evening.

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Li Bingjie Fires Off Asian Record To Become #2 800 Freestyle Performer

Li Bingjie snagged silver tonight in the 800m freestyle, producing a new Asian Record en route to becoming the 2nd fastest woman in history.

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Kaylee McKeown Cements Legend Status With Historic Backstroke Trifecta

Australia’s Kaylee McKeown capped off her trifecta of backstroke victories with a decisive win the 200m back this evening in Fukuoka.

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Once-Retired Ruta Meilutyte Equals 50 Breast World Record

Ruta Meilutyte of Lithuania equaled the World Record in the women’s 50m breaststroke during day seven semi-finals in Fukuoka.

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Zhang Yufei Rips 50 Fly Asian Record,#2 Performer All-Time

Zhang Yufei of China snagged the silver behind Sarah Sjostrom of Sweden in the women’s 50m butterfly, taking down the Asian Record in the process.

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British Summer Championships: Osrin’s New 200 Back PB Would Have Finaled In Fukuoka

Honey Osrin took the women’s 200m backstroke at the British Summer Championships in a time which would have made the final in Fukuoka.

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Fukuoka 2023, Day 6 Asia Recap: China, China & More China

Zhang Yufei will try to double up on her 100m fly gold by giving China another top prize in the 50m fly sprint on the penultimate day of action.

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U.S. Suddenly Leads Medal Table After Day Six, According To NBC

The latest and greatest medal table displayed at the end of NBC’s day six coverage showed the United States at the top of the medal table.

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Fukuoka 2023, Day 5 Asia Recap: Wang Shun Surprisingly A Non-Factor

Olympic champion Wang Shun missed out on the final of the 200m IM, despite entering the competition as a heavy medal favorite.

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