Japanese Swimming

Four Bidders Meet in Switzerland to Learn of 2019/2021 Hosting Potential

If Korea earned the right to host the 2019 World Championships, would Park Tae-Hwan stick around for a 5th Olympics? (Photo Courtesy: Melissa Lundie)

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14 Year Old Matsushita impressive on the final night of the Victorian Open Championships

On the final night of the Victorian Championships 14 year old Japanese swimmer Aine Matsushita was impressive winning the first…

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Sprint News 12/18/12: Denmark Posts Job; Brazilians Mismeasure; Irie Announces Move

The Danish National Team is now seeking a new National Training Center coach, along with a new National team coach. (Photo of Lotte Friis courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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American Laura Sogar Qualifies first in the 200 breaststroke – World Short Course Championships – Day 5 Preliminaries

Men’s 200 backstroke American Ryan Lochte qualified first in a time of 1:49.71, “I actually felt really crap this morning. All…

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Ryosuke Irie Considering Move to Australia; Has Not Notified Club of Final Decision

Japan’s Ryosuke Irie has not notified St. Peter’s Western of his decision to train in Australia, according to sources within the club. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Start Lists for Short Course World Championships Released; No French Relays

Start lists are out as Ryan Lochte leads the American team to Istanbul for the World Championships. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Katinka Back on Her Game, Triples To Kick Off Tokyo Stop of WC

Katinka Hosszu took her first day-1 triple since Stockholm this morning in Tokyo (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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China, Japan, and Korea All Intend to Bid for 2019/2021 World Championships

The South Korean federation, buoyed by the exploding popularity of Tae Hwan Park, is bidding for another championship, (Photo Courtesy: Melissa Lundie)

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Continental Divide Still Shows To, Hosszu Atop WC Points Standings

It now seems more-than-likely that it would take World Record swims to catch Katinka for the $100,000 grand prize. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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World Cup Moves to Moscow: Day 1 Recap

American Kylie Stewart ended up on podiums in Moscow both individually and as part of the American mixed 200 medley relay. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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FINA/Arena WC Preview: Hardy, Meilutyte to Square Off in Stockholm

American Jessica Hardy will be back in her favorite element in Stockholm: Short Course Meters (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Le Clos Breaks South African Record; Hosszu Wins 5 Golds on Day 2 in Dubai

Swim News: Chad le Clos downed the South African National Record in the 100 fly on Wednesday, showing off his improved speed.

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Hosszu’s Three Victories; To’s Aussie Record Highlight Day 1 in Dubai

Katinka Hosszu is taking her NCAA show on the road in Dubai, as she cashed in huge on the first day of the 2012 season. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Seto Tops Olympic Bronze Medalist Hagino in 400 IM at Japanese Sports Festival

Without a breaststroke race on day 2 of the Japanese National Sports Festival, nothing was likely to live up to…

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Sprint News 8/30/12: Ohio State’s Huge Invite; Vollmer’s Welcoming Home Ceremony

Dana Vollmer’s gold medals and World Record will be honored with a hometown ceremony on September 15th. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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