Ida’s 23.27 50 Fly JPN National Record Still Not Enough For Gwangju
Even a new national record couldn’t automatically qualify Kengo Ida for the 2019 World Championships, as the roster remains empty on the men’s side through day 1 of the primary qualification meet for the main event.
Koseki Already 59.65, Ohashi 2:10 In Semi’s On Japanese C’ships Day 1
The 2019 Japan Swimming Championships began today in Tokyo, where the nation’s best will be competing for a chance to represent their nation this summer in Gwangju at the 2019 World Championships.
Kengo Ida Fires Off 50 Fly National Record To Start Japanese C’ships
While competing on day 1 of the 2019 Japan Swimming Championships, Kengo Ida fired off a new national record in the men’s 50m fly to kick things off with a bang.
Sun Yang Completes Quartet, Ye Shiwen Is Back
Olympic champion Sun Yang successfully completed his quartet of victories at these 2019 Chinese Nationals, capturing his final gold in the men’s 1500m freestyle tonight. Ye Shiwen completed a trio of titles by taking the women’s 400m IM race.
Li Zhuhao Clocks 51.8 1Fly As Sun Yang Looks To 1500 Final Tomorrow
Sun Yang will try to complete his quadruple of gold tomorrow night as he takes on the 1500m free final at Chinese Nationals.
Wang Jianjiahe Crushes Li Bingjie, Takes Chinese/Asian 800 Free Record
Wang Jianjiahe became the 3rd fastest 800m freestyle performer all-time with a new Chinese and Asian Record in the event tonight.
Black Cloud Lingers Over Next Week’s Japan Swimming C’ships
This year’s Japan Swimming Championships, the meet which serves as the nation’s primary qualifying competition for the 2019 World Championships, will have a black cloud raining overhead when racing begins on Tuesday, April 2nd.
Paralympic Torch Milestone Event Schedule Announced
The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Torch Relay will be divided into 3 separate parts, each representing important components of the Paralympic movement.
13-Year-Old Wang Yichun Enters World Rankings; Xu Jiayu 1:55 2Back
13-year-olds lead Chinese women, while Qin Haiyang and Xu Jiayu get it done for the men at Chinese Nationals.
World C’ships Bronze Medalist Hiromasa Fujimori Fails Doping Test
In another blow to the host nation of the 2020 Olympic Games, 27-year-old Hiromasa Fujimori of Japan has reportedly tested positive for a prohibited substance.
Kenneth To Posthumously Honored; Private Memorial Service Scheduled
In the aftermath of the shocking news that Hong Kong swimmer Kenneth To died earlier this month while training in Florida, his nation’s swimming association paid tribute to the late 26-year-old.
3 Chinese Men Hit 48-Second 1Free Times; Wang Shun 1:56 2IM
The top 3 finishers in tonight’s 100m free final at the Chinese Championships were all under the 49-second barrier, a huge result for the nation.
He Junyi Rocks 2nd Fastest Chinese 1Free Ever; Sun Yang Wins 8Free
Sun Yang earned his 3rd gold of these Chinese Nationals, while on-the-rise He Junyi manhandled the men’s 100m free semi, clocking the 2nd fastest performance ever by a Chinese swimmer.
Olympic Champion Michael Phelps Insists On ‘No Comebacks’
Despite shake-ups happening in the sport that 28-time Olympic medalist Michael Phelps changed forever, the 33-year-old retired icon insists that he is not coming back.
Sun Yang Dedicates Chinese Nats Victory To Friend Kenneth To
While competing in China this week at Nationals, Sun Yang reportedly broke down in tears as he dedicated his win to the late Kenneth To, the 26-year-old Australian-turned-Hong Kong athlete who passed away suddenly while training in Florida.
