Asia

Five wins for Hosszu to open World Cup’s second cluster on day 1 in Hong Kong

Series points leaders Katinka Hosszu and Chad le Clos did enough to stay on top, with Hosszu winning 5 races and Le Clos 2 on the first day from Hong Kong.

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Final Medal Tally, 4 Big Things from the 2014 Asian Games

Take-home #1 from the Asian Games? Kosuke Hagino is the real-deal. What he does next, though, is still in question.

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Japanese Swimmer Expelled from Asian Games for Alleged Camera Theft

Naoya Tomita of Japan has been expelled from the Asian Games after allegedly admitting to stealing a South Korean journalist’s camera.

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2014 Asian Games – Sun Yang Repeats, Balandin Sweeps, Chinese Defeat The Japanese – Day Six Recap

World record-holder Sun Yang looks to repeat as the men’s 1500 free champ at the final session of the 2014 Asian Games.

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2014 Asian Games – Day 6 Prelims real-time recaps

We’re down to the final day of the 2014 Asian Games, which will feature Ye Shiwen of China in the women’s 200 IM.

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WATCH: Race videos from day 5 of the 2014 Asian Games

Thursday brought us day 5 from the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea. Check out race videos of all the action

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Ning Zetao Breaks Asian Record in Men’s 100 Free

Chinese sprinting is rising, partially on the back of Ning Zetao: the new Record holder in the 100 free.

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2014 Asian Games – Ryosuke Irie Smashes Asian Games Record In 200 Back – Day Five Finals

Kosuke Hagino aims for his 5th gold medal of these Games and his 7th medal overall in the 200 back.

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2014 Asian Games – Day 5 Prelims live recap

Ryosuke Irie will look to win his third straight Asian Games title in the 200 back on day 5, but he’ll have to beat red-hot teammate Kosuke Hagino.

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WATCH: Race videos from the 2014 Asian Games through four days

Summer season has come and gone, but one major continental championship is still hanging on – the 2014 Asian Games…

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Zhuhao Li Breaks World Junior Record in Boys’ 100 Fly

15-year old Chinese swimmer Li Zhuhao has broken the World Junior Record in the men’s 100 fly on Wednesday at the…

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2014 Asian Games Day 4 Finals, Real Time Recaps: Can Hagino Muster Energy for 6th Medal, Or Will Seto Reign?

Daiya Seto and Kosuke Hagino are the two big favorites in the men’s 400 IM final on Wednesday, which should be the highlight of the session.

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HardCore Swim of the Week: Balandin puts Kazakhstan on map, joins crowded 200 breast WR-hunt

19-year-old Dimitry Balandin dropped nearly 6 seconds from his former national record to join a host of men on the cusp of the 200 breast world record.

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2014 Asian Games – Day Four Prelims Live

2014 ASIAN GAMES – SWIMMING Sunday, September 21st-Friday, September 26th Incheon, South Korea Prelims/Finals: 9AM/7PM local time Event website Entry…

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Chinese Swimmer Xinyi Chen Breaks 100m Fly Jr. World Record At 2014 Asian Games

Chinese swimmer Xinyi Chen broke a Jr world record in the 100m fly at the 2014 Asian Games, absolutely smashing…

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