2021 Japan Open: Sato Tops Watanabe In 100 Breaststroke Battle
The 2021 Japan Open kicked off today with some solid swimming from some of the nation’s brightest Olympic hopefuls, including 19-year-old Shoma Sato.
Daiya Seto Is Back, Enters Top 5 Men’s 400 IM Rankings
The double gold medalist from the 2019 World Championships, Daiya Seto, is racing for the first time in months, doing damage right off the bat.
2021 Japan Open: Seto & Hagino Headed To Heated 400 IM Final
A domestic dual is about to go down between Olympic gold medalist Kosuke Hagino and Olympic bronze medalist Daiya Seto in Tokyo.
SwimSwam’s Top 100 for 2021: Men’s #30 – #21
We’ve got a diverse set of ten swimmers in this group, including men like Ryosuke Irie who posted world-leading times in 2020.
First Of COVID-19 Playbooks Published For Tokyo Olympics & Paralympics
The IOC/IPC and the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee (Tokyo 2020) today published the first Playbook for member federations regarding coronavirus protocols.
Amazon Prime Secures Australian Championship Streaming Rights For Two Years
The exclusive two-year agreement between Amazon and Swimming Australia will allow various national championship meets to be streamed on Prime Video.
Invictus Games Postponed, Prince Harry Donates Damages
Prince Harry will donate the damages from his recent legal battle to the Invictus Games after the COVID-19 pandemic has postponed them for a second time.
Spanish Freestyler Victor Martin Roig Commits to Kentucky for 2021-22
Spanish freestyler Victor Martin Roig has announced his commitment to the University of Kentucky for 2021-22.
SwimSwam’s Top 100 for 2021: Men’s #40 – #31
Clyde Lewis had the fastest (legal) flat start 200 free at last summer’s World Championships, but wound up just 6th in the event final.
Japan Extends State of Emergency to March 7
The Japanese government has extended a state of emergency to decrease the number of coronavirus cases in preparation for the Olympics
WADA Does Not Appeal CAS Sanction on RUSADA Despite Disappointment With Panel
The World Anti-Doping Agency won’t appeal the CAS decision to maintain RUSADA’s international sporting ban at two years.
Hagino & Seto Set For First Head-To-Head In Over A Year
While Kosuke Hagino was racing his way to an undefeated 400 IM record in the ISL, domestic rival Daiya Seto was on the sidelines. They’ll meet up next month.
Japanese PM Suga: “We Are Holding The Olympics This Summer”
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga reiterated once again last week that his nation’s intention is to indeed move forward with hosting the Games.
Speedo Partners with Wigan BEST as UK Swim Club Partnership Programme Grows
Swimmers from Wigan BEST celebrate their new Speedo partnership.
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Titmus Tending To Shoulder & Opts Out Of Aussie Camps
World champion Ariarne Titmus of Australia has revealed she will be opting out of the Dolphins’ high-intensity camps due to an injury.
