2018 FINA World Cup Day 3 Finals: Pieroni Upgrades To Gold
Blake Pieroni made things happen tonight in the 200m free, while Sarah Sjostrom, Anton Chupkov and Andrii Govorov wreaked havoc on the World Cup Record standings.
Watanabe, Matsumoto Double Up On Wins To Close JPN Student C’ships
Ippei Watanabe, Kanako Watanabe and Katsuhiro Matsumoto racked up additional wins on the final night of the 94th Japanese Student Swimming Championships.
2018 FINA World Cup Kazan Day 3 Prelims: Govorov Lurking
Ukrainian World Record holder Andrii Govorov is looking to erase the World Cup Record in the 50m fly, already coming within .05 of the mark this morning.
2018 FINA World Cup Kazan Day 2 Finals: Efimova Is Automatic
Russia’s Yuliya Efimova looked at ease in tonight’s 100m breast, clocking a time that was within striking distance of what she produced at this year’s European Championships.
Matsumoto Racks Up 2Free Win On Day 2 Of JPN Student C’ships
Pan Pacs bronze medalist Katsuhiro Matsumoto led the men’s 200 free at the JPN Student Swimming Championships, clocking 1:46.93 for the win.
2018 FINA World Cup Kazan Day 2 Prelims: Andrew Snags 2 Top Seeds
Michael Andrew continued his speedy ways in Kazan, taking two top seeds on day 2.
2018 FINA World Cup Kazan Day 1 Finals: Hosszu’s Monster Schedule
Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu was back to form in Kazan, taking on a 4-event night at the World Cup.
Ippei Watanabe Wins 3rd Consecutive Title At Japan Student C’ships
On the back of the Pan Pacific Championships and Asian Games already done and dusted this summer, several Japanese high-profile athletes were back in the pool racing once again, this time locally at the 94th Japan Student Swimming Championships. Ippei Watanabe made his presence known in the men’s 100 breaststroke on day 1.
World Cup Kazan Day 1 Prelims: Sjostrom, Chupkov Take Their Places
The first stop of the first FINA World Cup cluster kicked off in Kazan this morning, with this 3-day meet taking place in long course meters. Although the overall number of entrants was on the slim side, several big stars took to the Aquatic Palace to chase some cash and earn points towards the overall World Cup title.
Butterfly Worlds Collide As Ikee Joins Sjostrom In Turkey Next Month
Two of the fastest butterfliers in the world, Rikako Ikee of Japan and Sarah Sjostrom of Sweden, are set to train together in Turkey this fall.
2018 World Cup Series Kicks Off In Kazan With Olympic Star Power
Belgium’s Olympic silver medalist Pieter Timmers will be making his racing debut in Kazan after having to withdraw from this year’s European Championships due to illness.
Rikako Ikee Becomes First Woman Ever To Win Asian Games MVP
Rikako Ikee, just 18 years old, became the first woman ever to be awarded MVP of the Asian Games.
Syrian Swimmer Sara Mardini Arrested in Greece for Aiding Refugees
Sara Mardini, sister of UNHCR Ambassador and 2016 Olympian Yusra Mardini, is being detained in Greek prison on charges that include aiding human traffickers, money laundering, espionage, and forgery.
Olympic Silver Medalist Masato Sakai Undergoes Shoulder Surgery
Masato Sakai (left) took the Olympic silver medal behind American icon Michael Phelps in the 200m fly at the last Summer Olympic Games. Since, the 23-year-old hasn’t been as explosive, leading to shoulder surgery this week.
Indian Coach Calls Asian Games Entry Time Error ‘A National Travesty’
Indian swimmers failed to receive correct entry times at the Asian Games which their coaches believe had a large impact on performance.
