Japanese Swimmers Race For Ikee At This Weekend’s 2019 Konami Open
A ‘who’s who’ within the Japanese swimming ranks is set to descend upon the Tatsumi International Swimming Center this weekend to compete at the annual Konami Open. However, this year will have a different meaning, as the nation’s star female athlete, Rikako Ikee, will no longer be taking part, instead addressing her recently-disclosed illness of leukemia.
Predicciones mundial Hangzhou: las favoritas para las medallas
Katinka Hosszu afronta de nuevo un programa monstruoso en un mundial de piscina corta, está inscrita en 8 pruebas. También aspiran a ser multimedallistas las americanas Kelsi Dahlia y Kathleen Baker, además de la holandesa Kromowidjojo y la revelación del año, la china de 16 años Jianjiahe Wang.
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.
Koseki & Seto Dethrone World #1s In 100 Breast, 200 Fly
Pan Pacs champions Yasuhiro Koseki and Daiya Seto did major damage on day 1 of the Japanese Short Course Championships, rocking the world rankings in the process.
After Dominant Year, Rikako Ikee Selected As Japan Swimming’s 2018 MVP
In response to her extraordinary year in the pool, 18-year-old Rikako Ikee has been honored as ‘MVP’ by the Japanese Swimming Federation.
Breaststroking Ace Kanako Watanabe Returns To Rio Coach
Gold medalist in the women’s 200m breaststroke at the 2018 Asian Games, Kanako Watanabe of Japan, plans on changing coaches after she graduates from Waseda University in March 2019.
Beyond the Lane Lines: Gould Is Golden, Atkinson Honored
Read about what’s happening with swim stars Freya Anderson of Great Britain, Alia Atkinson of Jamaica and more in the latest edition of Beyond the Lane Lines.
Watanabe, Matsumoto Double Up On Wins To Close JPN Student C’ships
Ippei Watanabe, Kanako Watanabe and Katsuhiro Matsumoto racked up additional wins on the final night of the 94th Japanese Student Swimming Championships.
Ippei Watanabe Wins 3rd Consecutive Title At Japan Student C’ships
On the back of the Pan Pacific Championships and Asian Games already done and dusted this summer, several Japanese high-profile athletes were back in the pool racing once again, this time locally at the 94th Japan Student Swimming Championships. Ippei Watanabe made his presence known in the men’s 100 breaststroke on day 1.
Jeux Asiatiques jour 2 : les ors de Rikako Ikee, ou un plus deux font trois
Ikee devait devancer les Chinoises d’abord sur 50 papillon, ensuite sur 100 libre, et s’est parfaitement accomplie de sa tâche. Après l’or du relais quatre fois 100m, la voici qui triple la mise…
2018 Asian Games: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
The second day of the 2018 Asian Games will see Xu Jiayu seek a second backstroke win and Sun Yang a second freestyle win, while Rikako Ikee chases two wins of her own.
2018 Asian Games: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
Rikako Ikee will compete in both the 50 fly and 100 free on day 2 of the Asian Games.
Pickrem, Eastin, Dressel In For 200 IM, Ruck Scratches Day 3 Prelims
Start lists show Sydney Pickrem, Ella Eastin and Caeleb Dressel all swimming the 200 IM on day 3 of Pan Pacs, with Taylor Ruck among the notable scratches out of the event.
2018 Pan Pacs Preview: Moment Of Truth For Lilly King In 200 Breast
Lilly King has proclaimed this to be her “big 200 summer.” But, will she back that statement up in Tokyo?
2018 Pan Pacs Previews: Ohashi Looks For Home Sweep In Women’s IMs
Japan’s Yui Ohashi will look for an IM sweep in a set of Pan Pacs events that have seen major turnover from the 2014 edition.
