Japan’s Never-Ending Racing Season Continues With Kitajima Cup
Japanese athletes have been on a perpetual racing schedule this year, which continues with the Kitajima Cup taking place this week.
Japanese National Record Holder Kohei Kawamoto Announces Retirement
At 39 years of age, Kohei Kawamoto has epitomized the longevity that’s possible within swimming, holding a combination of 14 Asian and Japanese records throughout his career.
Schooling Set For FINA World Cup Debut While Hosszu Makes Final Push
Katinka Hosszus is entered in 15 events in her bid to overtake Sarah Sjostrom as World Cup Series champion, while Joseph Schooling makes his home country debut in the series.
Michael Andrew Comes Within .01 Of American Record To Close Tokyo
Michael Andrew fell just short of gold in the men’s 50m fly, but came within .01 of Tom Shields’ American Record tonight in Tokyo.
World Cup Tokyo: World Record For Xu Jiayu In SCM 100 Back
Xu Jiayu fired off a new World Record in the men’s 100m back while competing on the final day of the World Cup in Tokyo.
Ohashi Goes 2-For-2 With 200 IM JPN National Record
Yui Ohashi nabbed a new national record in the 400m IM yesterday and the Japanese powerhouse accomplished the same feat in the 200m IM tonight in Tokyo.
Ikee Tops Sjostrom In 100 Fly At World Cup Tokyo
19-year-old Rikako Ikee got a major confidence boost in Tokyo tonight, beating Sweden’s Olympic champion Sarah Sjostrom in the women’s 100m butterfly.
FINA World Cup Tokyo: Sjostrom Sets Up For The Double
World Record holder Sarah Sjostrom of Sweden fired off the fastest 100m fly time of the morning. She also produced a finals-worthy time in the 100m free.
Standout Swims From Morozov, Kromowidjojo Highlight Day 2 Of Tokyo WC
Day 2 finals of the FINA World Cup stop in Tokyo were highlighted by a pair of historical performances from Vlad Morozov and Ranomi Kromowidjojo.
Yui Ohashi Breaks Asian Record In SCM 400 IM At Tokyo World Cup
Yui Ohashi broke a six-year-old Asian Record in the women’s SCM 400 IM in Tokyo, clocking 4:22.73 to win silver behind Katinka Hosszu at the Tokyo World Cup.
Wang Shun, Li Zhuhao Break Chinese Records In Tokyo
Wang Shun and Li Zhuhao both set new Chinese National records during day 2 finals of the FINA World Cup stop in Tokyo.
Morozov Continues Impressive 100 IM Streak; Ties World Record
While competing on day 1 of the FINA World Cup in Tokyo, the city hosting the 2020 Olympic Games, Russian Vlad Morozov tied his own World Record in the men’s 100m IM with a time of 50.26.
World Cup Tokyo: Xu Jiayu Lowers Own Chinese NR in 200 Back
Xu Jiayu nailed a new Chinese national record in the men’s 200 back, dipping into 1:48 territory for the first time in his career.
Korea Will Not Be Sending Athletes To 2018 Short Course World C’ships
Park Tae Hwan of Korea took home 3 golds at the 2016 edition of the Short Course World Championships, but will not be competing this year in Hangzhou.
FINA Nearly-Doubles Prize Money for 2018 Short Course World Champs
The minimum prize money on offer at the 2018 Short Course World Championships has nearly doubled, FINA announced on Tuesday.
