Asia: Watanabe Carries on Japanese 200 Breast Legacy Inspired by Kitajima
Carrying on the tradition of success among Japanese breaststrokers, Ippei Watanabe rocked a new Olympic Record in the men’s 200 breast semifinals tonight. Watanabe was the top qualifier for finals, posting a 2:07.22.
Ippei Watanabe Breaks 200 Breast Olympic Record With 2:07.22
Japan’s Ippei Watanabe became the latest 200 breaststroker to rattle the world record, going 2:07.22 in the Rio Olympic semifinals to break the Olympic record and move to #3 all-time.
2016 Rio Olympic Games: Day Four Prelims Live Recap
Cameron McEvoy of Australia looks to be the man to beat after dropping a 47.04 in the 100m freestyle at the Australian Olympic trials.
2016 Rio Olympics Preview: New Blood Targeting Men’s 200 Breast WR
Josh Prenot scared the world record in Omaha, and he could scare the defending Olympic Champ and defending World Champ with another lights-out swim in Rio.
2016 Japan Open: Ikee, Kaneto Shine At Day 3 Finals
Rikako Ikee had an impressive win in the women’s 100 fly, clocking 57.57.
Despite Tough Standards, Japan Assembles Its 2nd-Largest Olympic Squad
Despite tough Japanese Olympic-qualifying standards that sometimes stood quicker than the country’s own record in the event, the Japanese are bringing its 2nd-largest swimming squad ever to an Olympics.
2016 Japanese Olympic Trials Day 5 Finals Live Recap: Hagino Drops The Hammer
Bold, statement-making swim from 21-year-old Kosuke Hagino. 1:55.98 in the men’s 200 IM to score the #1 time in the world.
Japanese Men’s Team: Where They’re Strong, They’re Extremely Strong
Let’s take a high-level look at the strong and not-so-strong angles of the Japanese men’s swimming team in the midst of what’s happening at Trials in Tokyo.
2016 Japanese Olympic Trials Day 4 Prelims Live Recap
31-year-old Takeshi Matsuda earned bronze in the men’s 200m butterfly in both Beijing and London. He’ll be swimming in the prelims of the event in Tokyo this morning.
2016 Japanese Olympic Trials Day 1 Prelims Recap
The 2016 Japan Swim (Japanese Olympic Trials) kick-off today in Tokyo, with two big guns – Daiya Seto and Kosuke Hagino – highlighting the very first event.
15 Year-Old Rikako Ikee Breaks Japanese Record in the 100 Freestyle
Rikako Ikee won the women’s 100 freestyle at the Kitajima Cup in a time of 53.99…
Australia’s Emma McKeon Earns Fourth Gold at 2015 Japan Open
Red-hot Emma McKeon (AUS) nabs her fourth gold at the 2015 Japan Open, making her mark all over the world rankings.
Ippei Watanabe Breaks World Junior Record In 200m Breaststroke At Japan Open
Japanese swimmer Ippei Watanabe set a new World Junior Record in the finals of the 200m breaststroke at the Japan Open with a time of 2:09.75.
Mattsson and Jallow Shine at Espoo Grand Prix
Matti Mattsson and Mimosa Jallow both posted exceptional results at the Espoo Grand Prix over the weekend…
