Japan’s Top Guns Ready To Rock At Next Month’s National Championships
With Japanese powerhouse Kosuke Hagino back in full force since last fall’s endoscopic elbow surgery, international eyes will be on the Olympic gold medalist as he competes domestically at his nation’s championships next month.
Japan’s Daiya Seto Graduates Into Ranks Of Professional Swimmers
Japan’s Daiya Seto is joining the ranks of the international professional swimming elite.
Zach Apple Becomes First American Under 19 Seconds In Auburn’s History
With his 18.93 morning 50 freestyle swim, sophomore Zach Apple became the first American to clock a sub-19-second time in Auburn University program history.
Texas’ John Shebat Becomes Longhorns’ Fastest 100 Backstroker
Sophomore John Shebat just became the Texas Longhorns’ fastest 100 yard backstroker in history by way of his scorching lead-off on his squad’s 400 medley relay this morning in Indianapolis.
Japan’s Rie Kaneto Marks Another Top Swimmer Out Of Budapest Worlds
Reigning 200m breaststroke Olympic champion, Rie Kaneto of Japan, has announced she will not be partaking in her nation’s World Championships qualifying meet in April.
Fraser-Holmes Latest Aussie To Opt Out Of World Championships
Two-time Australian Olympian Thomas Fraser-Holmes is joining the likes of Cate Campbell and James Magnussen in not competing at Aussie Nationals and, therefore, not in Budapest.
GBR Secures Yokohama Int’l Pool For Tokyo 2020 Pre-Games Camp
The British Olympic Association signed training venue contracts with 3 Japanese sports facilities, one of which is the Yokohama International Pool based in the city of Yokohama.
Fa’Amausili Leads New Zealand Age Group Record-Breaking Onslaught
The 2017 New Zealand Age Swimming Championships kicked off in Wellington yesterday, with several rising stars claiming individual titles, including World Junior Champion Gabrielle Fa’amausili.
Olympic Champion Katinka Hosszu Helps Unveil Budapest Countdown Clock
2016 triple Olympic gold medalist Katinka Hosszu helped unveil the 17th FINA World Championships countdown clock in Budapest.
40,000 Pairs Of Goggles Stolen In The UK
There’s losing your random pair of goggles at a swim meet, then there’s the much bigger case of an entire shipment of goggles being stolen from its delivery point
When Phelps Orders Coffee, Starbucks Recognizes The GOAT
Michael Phelps got a special recognition when ordering a simple cup of coffee.
Peru, Devastated By Flooding, May Drop 2019 Pan American Games
Lima, Peru is slated to host the 2019 Pan American Games, but right now its population is battling an imminent danger in the form of flooding.
Singapore’s Roanne Ho Returns With SEA Games Qualifying Mark
Roanne Ho made her more pronounced return to competition this past weekend at the 48th Singapore National Age Group Swimming Championships at the OCBC Aquatic Centre.
Make It A Double: Australia Interested In 2022 Commonwealth Games
In the wake of Durban, South Africa having been stripped of hosting the 2022 Commonwealth Games, several cities around the world have stepped up to at least express an interest. Among them is another city within the continent already set to host the 2018 version.
Quah Ting Wen Scores New Singaporean Record In 50 Freestyle
Two-time Olympian Quah Ting Wen scored a new Singaporean national record in the women’s 50 LCM freestyle.
