Beyond The Lane Lines: Scott Awarded & Samurai Swimming
Catch up on a few stories from around the aquatic web in this edition of Beyond the Lane Lines.
2019 SEA Games Granted FINA Approval As 2020 Olympics Qualifier
Although several months away, the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games has received a big boost in the form of FINA’s sanctioning the 12-day competition as a qualifying meet for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Residents Of Japan Enter First Phase Of Olympic Ticket Buying
Residents of Japan will soon have the chance to snag tickets to the world’s biggest international sporting competition, the Summer Olympic Games, hosted by Tokyo in 2020.
FINA Won’t ‘Consider Further Speculation and Hearsay’ About Sun Yang
FINA issued a statement regarding the reaction to The Sunday Times’ report that a vial of Sun Yang’s blood was smashed during an out-of-competition drug test last September.
Daiya Seto Swims Lights Out, Produces 4:09/1:56 IM Combo In Hamamatsu
At the Hamana Bay Long Course Championships, Japanese National Record holders Daiya Seto and Yui Ohashi were among those who belted out some world ranking shake-ups
Rikako Ikee Named Japan’s ‘Swimmer Of The Year’ for 2018
Recognizing its elite athletes for performances throughout the 2018 season, the Japanese Swimming Federation bestowed is top prize of Swimmer of the Year to teenage powerhouse Rikako Ikee.
Chinese Swim Association Supports Sun Yang on Defamation Claims
The CSA has issued a statement of support backing star swimmer Sun Yang in claiming defamation and threatening a lawsuit aimed at UK-based paper The Sunday Times.
Caeleb Dressel Swims 400 IM at Gator Distance Meet on Saturday.
Dressel hasn’t swum an official 400 IM in competition since 2011.
Vial of Sun Yang’s Blood Allegedly Smashed with Hammer in Drug Test Altercation
A finding against Sun could have resulted in a lifetime ban, but FINA ruled in his favor in a January 3rd panel hearing, saying they would “never know” what happened.
Malaysia’s New Sports-Loving King Could Welcome Israeli Athletes
As a new king comes into power, so too will a new Prime Minister, potentially allowing for a cessation to the ban on Israeli athletes put in place by Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed, who stated that Malaysia would deny visas to Israeli para swimmers hoping to compete at the 2019 WPS World Championships.
Nakamura Bests Chalmers In 50 Free Battle Down Under
Katsumi Nakamura logged his 2nd fastest LCM 50 free of the season, beating Kyle Chalmers in the process on the final night of the South Australian State Open LC Championships.
“Ready Steady Tokyo” Is New Brand Of 2020 Olympic Test Events
The Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee announced most the competitive test event schedule last November, but now they’ve jazzed it up a bit with its very own brand name.
Michael Phelps Interacts with Indian Swimmers
A few swimmers enjoyed one of their best days in life as they experienced a personal interaction with arguably the world‘s best swimmer of all time Michael Phelps.
Mizunuma Fires Off Sub-52 100 Fly, Omoto Enters All-Time JPN List
Both Naoki Mizunuma and Rika Omoto continue their stellar swimming down under at this year’s South Australian Open LC Championships.
Hear From Ryan, Hosszu, Timmers & Schooling From Flanders Cup (Videos)
Hear from Irish World Championships Shane Ryan, along with Katinka Hosszu, Pieter Timmers and Joseph Schooling, as they competed at the 2019 Flanders Cup in Belgium over the weekend.
