Asia: Hagino Wins First Ever 400 IM Gold for Japan to Break USA Streak
On day 1 of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Kosuke Hagino made history for Japan in the first medal race of the meet. Heading into the Games, Hagino was the front runner in the men’s 400 IM, and he didn’t disappoint in tonight’s final.
Japanese Women Crank Out New National Record In 4×100 Free Relay
Teenager Rikako Ikee helped Japan clock a new national record in the women’s 4×100 freestyle relay.
Japan more than doubles Pan Pacs/Asian Games rosters after Japan Open
25 more swimmers jumped onto the Pan Pacs team after the Japan Open, while 17 more made the Asian Games roster.
