Junya Koga

World Championships Preview: Men’s 50 Backstroke

Winning two consecutive world championship titles is something that French star Camille Lacourt has put himself in a good position to achieve, but it won’t be an easy task.

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Watch Junya Koga Set New U.S. Open Record in 50m Backstroke

Video Courtesy of University of Michigan Assistant Swim Coach, Mark Hill (@m4rkH1ll). From a time trial at the Athens Speedo…

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Junya Koga has sights set on 50 back WR at US Nationals (Video Interview)

Japanese backstroker Junya Koga turned a time trial opportunity into a U.S. Open record on Saturday night, going 24.50 in the 50 backstroke, the fastest time ever on American soil.

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Junya Koga breaks U.S. Open record in 50 back at Athens Sectional time trial

Japanese backstroker Junya Koga turned a time trial opportunity into a U.S. Open record on Saturday night, going 24.50 in the 50 backstroke, the fastest time ever on American soil.

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Junya Koga goes 53.50 in 100 back on night 2 of Athens Sectional

The big times keep rolling from the Speedo Sectional meet in Athens, Georgia. Japanese backstroker Junya Koga blasted a season-best 53.50 to win the 100 back and highlight night 2.

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Ryan Lochte And Connor Jaeger Set up To Battle Again In Athens

The Speedo Sectionals in Athens continued to be a fast meet on during day two prelims as several swimmers managed to come close to their season best times including American swim star Ryan Lochte.

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Ryan Lochte And Dylan Bosch Take Top Seeds After Day One Prelims At Athens Sectionals

The 2015 Long Course Speedo Sectionals in Athens, Georgia kicked off Thursday, featuring some of the top athletes from SwimMAC Elite and Club Wolverine. Elite swimmers from around the globe added prestige to the meet, putting up some fast times during day one prelims.

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2015 Arena Pro Swim Santa Clara – Day 2 Race Videos

Watch all the race videos from day two of the 2015 Arena Pro Swim Series meet in Santa Clara.

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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.

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2015 Arena Pro Swim Charlotte: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Follow along for live updates from Day 3 finals of the 2015 Arena Pro Swim Series at Charlotte.

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More cool photos from Charlotte Pro Swim Series

Day 3 is a wrap and the fun and fast swimming continue.  There’s a definite buzz in the air as…

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2015 Arena Pro Swim Series Charlotte: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

With the comeback in full force, Michael Phelps swam his first 200m fly since the 2012 London Olympics. He wasn’t afraid to attack the race early on, leading the way to the 100 meter wall in 57.09. At the 150, Phelps was still in front, but that last 50 seemed to prove to be trouble.

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2015 Arena Pro Swim Series Charlotte: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Follow along for live updates from the second night of finals at the 2015 Arena Pro Swim Series Charlotte.

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Koga Rocks 50 Backstroke Win; Middle Schooler Makes Worlds at Japanese Nationals

Junya Koga now sits as the third-fastest 50m backstroker in the world after his performance at Japanese Nationals.

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Race Video: Junya Koga wins 100 Backstroke, Arena Pro Swim Series Orlando 2015

Race Video courtesy of Universal Sport’s Network, a SwimSwam partner.

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