Ikee Breaks Second WJR of Tokyo World Cup With 57.75 IM
17-year-old Rikako Ikee has been putting on a show for the hometown Tokyo crowd. She broke her second World Junior Record of the meet with a 57.75 100 IM on day 2.
Li Bingjie Breaks World Junior Record With 3:59 In 400 SCM Free
China’s Li Bingjie snapped a World Junior Record on day 2 of the Tokyo World Cup, going 3:59.14 to win gold and knock off the former junior mark.
Olympic Champ Sun Yang Ranked ‘Most Influential Chinese Athlete’
Olympic champion Sun Yang was among 3 famous Chinese swimmers who made the nation’s list of ‘Most Influential Chinese Athletes’ at an award ceremony held in Beijing on Monday, November 13th.
Ikee Cracks WJR in 50 Fly At Tokyo World Cup
Japanese 17-year-old Rikako Ikee lowered her own World Junior Record in the 50 fly on day 1 of the Tokyo World Cup, going 25.14.
Joe Schooling: “You Gotta Be Nasty When You Race,” Forbes 30 Under 30
Olympic gold medalist Joseph Schooling has arrived on Forbes Magazine’s prestigious ’30 Under 30.’ Watch his video profile.
Wang Jianjiahe Nabs 2nd World Junior Record In As Many Days
China’s 15-year-old freestyle ace Wang Jianjiahe stole the show in front of her home crowd once again, nabbing her 2nd World Junior Record in as many days.
Sjostrom Continues World Cup Momentum In Beijing
Sarah Sjostrom continues to set herself apart from the women’s field to nab a potential World Cup title. Tonight, we also saw junior swimmers Michael Andrew of America and Wang Jianjiahe crush World Junior Records
15-Year-Old Wang Jianjiahe Nabs 400 SC Free World Junior Record
While competing on night 1 of the FINA World Cup Beijing, Chinese teen Wang Jianjiahe established a new short course World Junior Record in the women’s 400m freestyle.
Daiya Seto Gets It Done In Beijing With 400 IM World Cup Record
Daiya Seto, the Olympic bronze medalist from Japan, scored a new World Cup record en route to victory in the short course version of the event tonight in Beijing.
Ohio State’s Liz Li Training In China, To Return In January
Big Ten champ and sprint star Liz Li is currently in China fulfilling national team training obligations, but will return to Ohio State in January for the postseason.
Tokyo 2020 Organizers Pledge To Keep Open Water Venue Safe
In the wake of sub-par water testing results of the triathlon and marathon swimming venues for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, organizers have pledged to keep water clean and safe ongoing.
Tokyo 2020 Organizers Target Would-Be Ticket Scalpers
Tokyo 2020 organizers have been upping tactics to guard against possible ticket scalpers.
Japanese Olympian Daiya Seto Fine-Tuning Breaststroke Craft
Japanese flyer and IM specialist Daiya Seto has been quietly making moves on the breaststroke front.
Worlds Silver Medalist Liu Zixuan Fails Doping Test at National Games
Liu Zixuan (above) was on China’s silver-medal winning 800 free relay at last summer’s World Championships.
2017 Aussie SC C’ships: Seebohm Claims 25th Aussie SC Title
The Aussies continuue to put on a show in Adelaide, with Cate Campbell firing off another Australian NR, while Emily Seebohm earned her 25th short course national title.
