High-Level International Meets For January 2019
Take a look at the high-level listing of international meets on the docket for January 2019.
Tokyo 2020 Update: Japan Prepares to Pass Law Banning Ticket Scalping
If approved, the new law will ban all types of profitable resale of tickets to entertainment events such as the Olympics, including by online ticket buyers.
Dutch World #1 Kira Toussaint Withdraws From SC World Championships
The Dutch roster for Hangzhou has become one less, as Kira Toussaint has bowed out of the 2018 Short Course World Championships per an announcement by the Royal Dutch Swimming Federation (KNZB).
Headed To Hangzhou: Dahlia Could Capture Triple Gold
Look for potential duels between Katinka Hosszu and Kelsi Dahlia in the longer fly races, while Ranomi Kromowidjojo looks to monopolize the 50m fly sprint.
Headed To Hangzhou: Le Clos Defends The World In Men’s Fly Events
World Record holder Chad Le Clos will be up against stacked fields in all 3 men’s fly events in Hangzhou.
Taiwanese Voters Oppose Proposal to Drop ‘Chinese Taipei’ Moniker
The vote is non-binding, but was one of many election results viewed as an affront to the independence movement in the country.
Headed To Hangzhou: Dutch Dames Dominant in Women’s Sprint Freestyles
Dutch racer Ranomi Kromowidjojo has been red-hot over the World Cup, giving her ‘favorite’ status in at least one of the sprint freestyle events in Hangzhou.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Blinged Out Swim Cap
Learn about the most expensive swim cap, Ross Edgley’s special recognition and more in this edition of Beyond the Lane Lines.
Headed To Hangzhou: Morozov Primed For Sprints, Pieroni Takes On 200
Russian Vlad Morozov put on a sprint clinic over the course of the FINA World Cup. Will he have enough gas left to defend his lane against the likes of British powerhouse Ben Proud and Americans Caeleb Dressel and Michael Andrew?
Provisional Entry List Published For 2018 Short Course World C’ships
Ben Proud is just 1 of 3 British athletes set to compete in Hangzhou, where powerhouses Japan, China, Russia and the United States are bringing upwards of 30+ competitors.
Yui Ohashi Nails 4:33 400 IM, Ikee Races ‘Off Events’ In Tokyo
Yui Ohashi put up another impressive 400 IM performance, while Rikako Ikee tried out events like the 200m fly and 100m breast at a domestic meet this weekend.
Aquatic Test Events for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Announced
The organizing committee for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games has unveiled its 2nd set of official test events. For swimming,…
Bill Gates & Japan Sports Agency Team Up for Sustainable Development
The endeavor, named ‘Our Global Goals,’ is a partnership between the philanthropic Gates Foundation and the Japan Sports Agency that will use the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games as a platform to raise awareness for the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals by publicizing them through the 2020 Olympic Games.
Rikako Ikee Continues Racing With Tokyo Swimming Center Invitational
On-fire Rikako Ikee of Japan continues her string of consecutive competitions by competing in the 50th Tokyo Swimming Center Invitational Swim Meet this week.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Welcome Baby Govorov
Another active swimmer will juggle a professional sports career with being a brand new dad, in this edition of Beyond the Lane Lines.
