Seto & Ohashi Put On 400 IM Show On Day 1 Of 2019 Konami Open
The 2019 Konami Open kicked off tonight, but without one of Japan’s main aquatic powerhouses, Rikako Ikee. Swimming in her honor, Ikee’s Japanese teammates threw down some stellar marks for this point in the season.
North Korean Anti-Doping Agency Declared Non-Compliant by WADA
China’s anti-doping agency (CHINADA) will supervise the North Korean activities while they continue to work toward compliance.
Japan’s Bone Marrow Bank Inquiries Spike With Ikee Announcement
In response to the shocking news that Japanese swimming superstar and potential multiple Tokyo 2020 medal contender Rikako Ikee has been diagnosed with leukemia, Japan’s Marrow Donor Program says it has been inundated with donation inquiries.
Hansen Breaks Into Breaststroke World Rankings To Start 2019 Vic Open
Short Course World Championships bronze medalist Jess Hansen got her 2019 off with a pleasing time in the women’s 100m breaststroke, clocking 1:07.62 for the victory at the 2019 Vic Open.
2019 Vic Open Doubles As Para Swimming World Series
Unique to the 2019 edition of the Victorian Open Championships is the fact that it is incorporating the Melbourne 2019 World Para Swimming World Series. This is the first World Series event ever held in the Oceania region.
Japanese Swimmers Race For Ikee At This Weekend’s 2019 Konami Open
A ‘who’s who’ within the Japanese swimming ranks is set to descend upon the Tatsumi International Swimming Center this weekend to compete at the annual Konami Open. However, this year will have a different meaning, as the nation’s star female athlete, Rikako Ikee, will no longer be taking part, instead addressing her recently-disclosed illness of leukemia.
Asian Games Champion Kim Seoyeong Selected For FINA Champions Series
One of South Korea’s most successful swimmers of all-time, Kim Seoyeong has announced she will also be participating in the inaugural FINA Champions Series.
Ikee Thanks Swimming Community And Says “I Will Definitely Come Back”
After her shocking leukemia diagnosis announcement, 18-year-old Asian Games MVP Rikako Ikee posted a follow-up message on social media thanking the swimming community for their kind words and reassurance.
Pan Pacific Champion Rikako Ikee Diagnosed With Leukemia
Japanese superstar and Tokyo 2020 medal hope Rikako Ikee has been diagnosed with leukemia
Head Coach Hirai, JPN Swimmers Hagino & Koseki React To Ikee Diagnosis
The entire swimming community was shocked to learn that Japanese swimming superstar Rikako Ikee has been diagnosed with leukemia, just months after becoming the first-ever Asian Games MVP.
Tokyo 2020 Aquatics Center Construction Still On Schedule
With the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan just under 530 days away, organizers reiterate that the construction of the brand new, key athletic venues continues to be on track.
Koseki & Watanabe Fight To The Wire In 2:08 2Breast Showdown
World Record holder Ippei Watanabe and Pan Pacific Championshps gold medalist Yasihiro Koseki were neck-and-neck in a battle at the Kirara Cup this weekend.
Nakamura Continues Home Turf Torrent With 48.12 100 Free
24-year-old Katsumi Nakamura threw down another impressive domestic performance with a 48.12 100 free (LCM). The question is, however, can this Japanese national record holder start translating his home turf success to the elite international stage in time for the 2020 Olympics?
NOC Delegates From North and South Korea to Meet February 15th
On Friday, February 15th, delegates from both North and South Korean National Olympic Committees will meet at the International Olympic Committee Headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, to discuss potential joint activities for both NOCs for the time remaining before the opening of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games,.
FINA Publishes 2019 Open Water Swim Series Schedule
The world’s swimming governing body, FINA, has revealed the 2019 open water schedule as it pertains to the FINA Marathon Swim World Series and FINA UltraMarathon Swim Series.
