Korean Trials: 14-Yr-Old Lee Eunji Clocks 2:09.87 200 Backstroke
A 14-year-old named Lee Eunji (KOR) just produced one of the fastest 200m backstroke performances in history for her age.
Swimming Australia’s Pre-Olympic Training Host City Pulls Out
Areas within the nation of Japan are reportedly pulling out of hosting visiting nations’ Olympic athletes in the lead-up to the Games.
Korea’s Han Dakyung Notches First Olympic Spot For Tokyo
Han Dakyung lowered her own Korean national record in the women’s 1500m freestyle en route to qualifying for this summer’s Olympic Games.
Siobhan Haughey Breaks Hong Kong Record with 24.59 LCM 50 Free at Time Trial
3 Hong Kong national records fell at the meet, 2 at the hands of University of Michigan alum Siobhan Haughey, and one from former Virginia Tech swimmer Ian Ho
Rikako Ikee Responds To Messages Calling For Tokyo Olympic Cancellation
Ikee says she won’t speak out about the Olympics being held despite several requests coming from social media.
Zhang Yufei Crushes 50 Free Final With 24.32 at Chinese Olympic Trials
Zhang Yufei won the women’s 50 free final today with a time of 24.32. Wu Qingfeng beat National Record-holder Xiang to snag 2nd, also under the FINA ‘A’ cut.
Wang Jianjiahe Drops 8:20.38 to Win 800 Free Final at Chinese Olympic Trials
2019 World Championships bronze medalist Wang Jianjiahe won the 800 free final with a season-best time of 8:20.38, within 7.02 seconds of her National Record.
Yu Hexin Lights It Up With 21.83 50 Free Prelim
China’s national record holder Yu Hexin made it happen in the men’s 50m free prelims, racking up the 2nd fastest time of his career.
Wang Shun Adds 3rd Individual Olympic Event For Tokyo
Versatile Olympic bronze medalist from Rio Wang Shun is getting ready to shine in Tokyo, having qualified for his third individual Olympic event.
Wang Shun Posts 1:56.78 to Win 200 IM Final at Chinese Olympic Trials
2016 Olympic bronze medalist Wang Shun won the 200 IM final today within .62 of his own Chinese National Record. He beat the FINA ‘A’ cut by nearly 3 seconds.
Japan’s 200 Breast Olympic Qualifier Mura Tests Positive For Coronavirus
One of Japan’s Olympic qualifiers in the 200 breaststroke, Ryuya Mura, has tested positive for coronavirus and is out of the pool.
Asian Age Group Champion Diver Suspended for Doping; Stripped of Gold Medal
The FINA Doping Panel announced their ruling of Indian diver Wilson N. Singh this month after a lengthy trial and investigation period.
Chinese Olympic Trials: Zhang Yufei Drops Lifetime Best 200 Meter Fly, 2:05.44
Yufei tied her 100 free National Record in prelims, but she scratched the semifinal to focus on the 200 fly final where she swam lifetime best of 2:05.44.
Zhang Yufei Ties Own Chinese 100 Free Record – 52.90
On-fire Zhang Yufei already tied her own Chinese national record in the women’s 100m free just in prelims at Olympic Trials.
Chinese Olympic Roster Update Through Trials Day 4
World champion Xu Jiayu is among the list of individual Olympic qualifiers for China through day 4 of the nation’s first Trials meet.
