Kanako Watanabe

2017 World University Games: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Gregorio Paltrinieri and Mykhailo Romanchuk will renew acquaintances in the men’s 1500 after going 1-2 at the World Championships.

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Japan Is Bringing Heavy Hitters Hagino, Seto, Ohashi To Taipei

Look out for Japan, who is bringing its heavy hitters into Taipei for the World University Games.

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2017 FINA World Championships: Day 5 Finals Preview

Nathan Adrian will be going for his first individual world title in the men’s 100 free final.

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Japan’s Ohashi Takes 200 IM Silver In New Japanese Record

Japan’s Yui Ohashi finished less than a second behind Hungary’s Iron Lady Katinka Hosszu in the women’s 200m IM, setting up a potential beast of a battle in the 400m IM.

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Teen Rikako Ikee Becomes First Japanese Woman To Win 5 National Titles

16-year-old Rikako Ikee claimed 5 national titles in Nagoya, a feat no other Japanese woman has accomplished.

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3 National Records Fall On Day 2 Of 2017 Japan Swim

Yashuhiro Koseki notched his 2nd victory at the 2017 Japan Swim, earning a 50m breaststroke national record in the process.

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2016 CURSO CORTO CAMPEONATO MUNDIAL: RESULTADOS 6° DÍA

Al fin, terminamos con la competencia de natación en el Campeonato Mundial Curso Corto de la FINA, en Windsor, Canadá.

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2016 Rio Olympic Games: Day Five Prelims Live Recap

Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte could possibly be setting up their last Olympic showdown of all time in this event. Phelps is the top seed, the three-time defending Olympic champ, Lochte the world record holder, and they’re not alone in the competition.

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Kanako Watanabe Reinstated After Morning DQ, Will Swim 100 BR Semis

2016 RIO OLYMPIC GAMES Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Swimming: August 6-13 Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro…

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2015 World Champs Finalist Kanako Watanabe DQ’d in 100 Breast Prelims

Japan’s Kanako Watanabe was disqualified during the women’s 100 breaststroke prelims.

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2016 Rio Olympics: Day 2 Prelims Preview

Katie Ledecky will take to the pool for her first individual event of the Olympic Games; the 400 free.

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2016 Rio Olympics Preview: Kaneto Favored in 200 Breast Sans Americans

Japans Rie Kaneto is the only sub-2:20 performer this year, and will look to lead an Olympic final without any Americans.

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2016 Rio Olympics Preview: King Eyeing Meilutyte’s 100 Breast Throne

Lilly King will swap her Hoosier cap for one with the American flag this summer as she races for gold in the 100 breast.

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O’Connor Records a 2:09.36 200 IM at Scottish Championships

Siobhan Marie O’Connor put up impressive times winning both the 200 IM and 100 breaststroke at the Scottish National Championships….

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Pellegrini Posts World’s Second Fastest 200 Freestyle at Settecolli

After setting a new Italian record in the women’s 100 freestyle on Saturday Federica Pellegrini returned to the pool to…

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