30-Year-Old Ryosuke Irie Eyes Paris 2024 If Tokyo Olympics Don’t Happen
Says Japan’s premier backstroker Ryosuke Irie, “if the Tokyo Olympics don’t go ahead, I believe that I will go to Paris 2024.”
Tokyo Tourney: Irie Strikes Again, Hagino Hits Season-Best 200 IM
30-year-old Japanese Olympian Ryosuke Irie is Mr. automatic when it comes to consistent performances in the men’s 100m backstroke.
Suzuka Hasegawa Scorches 2:05.6 200 Fly To Put World On Notice (Video)
20-year-old Suzuka Hasegawa blasted a lifetime best in the women’ s 200m fly en route to becoming Asia’s 5th fastest performer ever.
Watch Rikako Ikee’s First Race Back As Leukemia Survivor
Japanese Olympian and leukemia survivor Rikako Ikee Ikee said of her racing tonight in Tokyo, “As I walked by the pool I shed tears.”
Tokyo Tourney: Shirai Shakes Things Up, Sunama Tops Irie On Day 1
Japanese swimmers Rio Shirai and Keito Sunama were two big winners on ay 1 of the inaugural Tokyo Special Swimming Tournament.
Tokyo Tourney: Hasegawa Now Japan’s #2 100 Fly Performer All-Time
While competing at the Tokyo Special Swimming Tournament, 20-year-old Suzuka Hasegawa wowed the virtual crowd with a lifetime best in the women’s 100m fly.
Updated With Comment: Matsumoto Gets FINA Doping Warning
World Championships silver medalist Katsuhiro Matsumoto was issued a warning last month as a result of having tested positive for a banned substance.
Seto Hits 1:58 Exhibition 200 IM, Sato & Nakamura Rock Events (Race Videos)
Two-time world champion from Gwangju, Daiya Seto, was one of several elites who raced at the 92nd Waseda/Keio University battle in Tokyo.
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Resigns With Health Concerns
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a champion of the country’s Tokyo 2020 Olympic hosting bid, has resigned amid health concerns.
JASF Names Substance, Provides Details On Matsumoto Warning
The Japanese Swimming Association (JASF) has released its findings regarding freestyle ace Katsuo Matsumoto’s positive test and resulting warning.
2020 Olympic Organizers, Government Meet On Coronavirus Countermeasures
Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga is set to meet with the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic organizing committees next week.
2020 Tokyo Special Swimming Tourney: Ikee Among Ones To Watch
20-year-old leukemia survivor Rikako Ikee is among the top talent set to race at a specially-organized swimming meet this weekend in Tokyo.
92nd Waseda Versus Keio University Battle Set For Friday – Live
Although past his Waseda University career, Olympic medalist Daiya Seto will be making a special guest appearance for his alma mater this weekend.
2020 Olympic Flame Set To Be Publicly Displayed In September
The Olympic flame for the postponed 2020 Games in Tokyo is set to be publicly displayed next month in the host nation of Japan.
High-Level International Meets For September 2020
Take a look at the upcoming swim meets happening around the world in the month of September, knowing things can change in an instant.
