2019 World Champs Preview: Kolesnikov, Glinta, & Rylov Gun for 50 BK Title
Retired Frechman Camille Lacourt leaves behind the 2019 title open up for grabs among Russians Kliment Kolesnikov and Evgeny Rylov and Romanian Robert Glinta.
Waddell, Ress Trade 50 Back Records at World University Games
Justin Ress held the World University Games record in the 50 back for about a minute before seeing it fall to South Africa’s Zane Waddell in the next heat.
Japanese Olympian Junya Koga’s Doping Suspension Reduced To 2 Years
In the latest development regarding Junya Koga’s positive doping test dating back to last year, the 31-year-old has now seen his suspension reduced.
Michael Andrew Clips 50 Back Pro Swim Series Record In 24.66
Michael Andrew of Race Pace Club broke the Pro Swim Series record in the 50 backstroke Thursday morning in Richmond, VA.
World C’ships Bronze Medalist Hiromasa Fujimori Fails Doping Test
In another blow to the host nation of the 2020 Olympic Games, 27-year-old Hiromasa Fujimori of Japan has reportedly tested positive for a prohibited substance.
Michael Andrew Breaks Three-Year-Old PSS Record in 50 Back
His time of 24.68 was good enough to break the Pro Swim Series record, which was a 24.74 held by Japanese backstroker Junya Koga.
Banned Swimmer Junya Koga Appeals With CAS
World Championships medalist Junya Koga of Japan has logged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport in response to being handed a 4-year ban earlier this week.
Seto, Irie, Koseki Among 37-Strong JPN Roster For SC World C’ships
Daiya Seto will try to defend his 400m IM world title earned in Windsor at the last edition of the FINA Short Course World Championships.
Junya Koga Handed 4-Year Ban For Positive Test
Japanese backstroking ace Junya Koga has received a 4-year suspension for a positive doping test from May of this year.
Pulling Correctly in Backstroke
One of the most common mistakes in technique that we see in all strokes is in the pulling motion of backstroke.
Facing Possible 4-Year Ban, Japan’s Junya Koga Set To File CAS Appeal
Facing a possible 4-year ban for having tested positive for a banned substance, Japanese medalist Junya Koga is set to file an appeal with the Court Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
World Championships Silver Medalist Junya Koga Faces 4-Year Ban
2017 World Championships silver medalist Junya Koga of Japan is facing a possible 4-year ban for having tested positively for a prohibited substance earlier this year.
2018 Asian Games: Japan Comes To Jakarta Armed With Mega Weapons
Led by Pan Pacs gold medalists Rikako Ikee, Yasuhiro Koseki and Yui Ohashi, the nation of Japan is primed to challenge China as the overall winning nation in the pool at the 2018 Asian Games.
Japanese Men Snag Asian Record In 400 Free Relay
Katsuhiro Matsumoto split 47.61 as the Japanese men broke the Asian Record in the 400 free relay.
Why Proper Head Position In Backstroke Matters
The key to a successful backstroke is getting the head up at the right time and getting it back at the right time.
