Atkinson’s Breakthrough Highlights Day 2 Of FINA World Cup – Tokyo
After narrowing in on the 50 breast World Record last week, Atkinson finally had a breakthrough in today’s race.
Rikako Ikee Sets Two More WJR’s in 50 Fly, 100 IM at Tokyo WC
After setting the 100 SCM fly WJR just yesterday, Japanese teenager Rikako Ikee has punched her name down for two more WJR’s– this time in the 50 SCM fly and 100 SCM IM.
Worrell Crashes 100 Fly Party On Day 1 of FINA World Cup – Tokyo
Up until this point of the series, the 100 fly had been dominated by Jeanette Ottesen and Katinka Hosszu. In Tokyo, however, Team USA’s Kelsi Worrell took control of the race, picking up her first gold of the 2016 World Cup series.
Rikako Ikee Wows Home Crowd With New WJR In 100 Fly
Rikako Ikee’s speed shows no signs of slowing down, as the 16-year-old Japanese swimmer scored a new WJR in Tokyo today.
Rikako Ikee Lowers Own 50 Free Japanese, World Junior Record
Japanese teenager Rikako Ikee continues to make her mark on the Japanese and World Junior Record history books.
It’s Good to Be Young: How the Top Juniors Fared in Rio
Teenagers Canadian Penny Oleksiak and Australian Kyle Chalmers both walked away from Rio with a gold around their necks…
Top 3 Junior Swimmers in Each Event At The 2016 Rio Olympics
A couple of juniors took the Olympic stage by a storm, including Australia’s 100 free gold medalist Kyle Chalmers, and Canada’s 100 free gold medalist Penny Oleksiak, who won 4 medals in her first Olympic Games.
Oleksiak Win Highlights Top Swims From Junior Swimmers on Rio Day 6
A couple of juniors have taken the Olympic stage by a storm, including Canada’s Penny Oleksiak, who has won 4 medals so far in her first Olympic Games.
Top 3 Junior Swimmers in Each Event Through Rio Day 5
While swimmers like Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte continue to add to their Olympic medal career totals, the Rio Olympic Games serve as a first chance for many young swimmers to represent their respective nations on the Olympic stage.
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.
Shen Duo Scratches 100 Free, Cancelling Japanese Swim-Off
16-year old Japanese Record holder Rikako Ikee (above) avoided a swim-off with teammate Miki Uchida thanks to a scratch in the 100 free.
Swim Off for Japanese Teammates Ikee and Uchida in Women’s 100 Free
Japanese teammates Rikako Ikee and Miki Uchida tied for 16th place in the prelims of the women’s 100 freestyle this morning, and now must compete in a swim-off to determine who will advance to the semifinals tonight.
2016 Rio Olympic Games: Day Two Finals Live Recap
2016 RIO OLYMPIC GAMES Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Swimming: August 6-13 Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro…
Juegos Olímpicos Río 2016: Finales día 1
JUEGOS OLÍMPICOS RÍO 2016 Rio de Janeiro, Brasil Natación: Agost o6-13 Estadio Olímpico Acuático, Parque Olímpico de Barra, Río de…
Asia Recap: Japanese Swimmers Continue Smashing Records on Rio Day 2
Japan’s Katsumi Nakamura became the first Japanese man to swim under 48 seconds in the 100 free, setting the new Japanese Record at 47.99.
