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Hagino & Sakai Soldier On To Japanese Amateur Championships

The 2nd annual Japanese Amateur Championships are set for this weekend, with Kosuke Hagino & Masato Sakai representing two men staying the course.

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Two-Time World Champion Daiya Seto Ready For JPN Short Course C’ships

The 61st Japanese Short Course Swimming Championships are slated for this weekend in Tokyo, with double world champion Daiya Set set to race.

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Japan Open Day 2: Yui Ohashi Crushes Another 4:33 400 IM

Yui Ohashi rocked another world-class 400m IM to notch the only World Championships qualifying time on day 2 of the 2019 Japan Open.

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2019 Japan Open: Start Lists & Meet Preview

Yui Ohashi will be back at it this week, competing at the Japan Open, the final qualifier for this summer’s World Championships.

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Seto & Ohashi Solidify IM King & Queen Status On Final Night In Tokyo

Olympic bronze medalist Daiya Seto earned his 3rd title at the Japanese Championships, which concluded tonight in Tokyo.

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Koseki & Watanabe Fight To The Wire In 2:08 2Breast Showdown

World Record holder Ippei Watanabe and Pan Pacific Championshps gold medalist Yasihiro Koseki were neck-and-neck in a battle at the Kirara Cup this weekend.

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2018 SC Worlds: Day One Prelims Live Recap

The first morning of the 2018 Short Course World Championships gets underway today with 11 events being contest in prelims.

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2018 SC World Previews: Hosszu Targets Second Consecutive IM Trifecta

Katinka Hosszu will look to continue her reign in the women’s medley events in Hangzhou.

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Road To Hangzhou: I Misti E La Fame Di Medaglie Di Ilaria Cusinato

CAMPIONATO MONDIALE IN VASCA CORTA FINA 2018 11/16 Dicembre 2018 Hangzhou (Cina) Swimswam Italia Guida Sito web dell’evento Programma Gare…

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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.

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Olympic Silver Medalist Masato Sakai To Return To Racing This Weekend

Masato Sakai (left) won the 200m fly silver medal in Rio, but recently underwent shoulder surgery this summer. He’ll be making his recovery debut this weekend at the Japanese National Sports Festival.

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2018 Asian Games: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Among the swimmers to watch is Japanese IM star Yui Ohashi, who leads the way in the 400 IM.

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2018 Asian Games: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

World record holder Ippei Watanabe will swim the men’s 200 breast on day 3 of the Asian Games.

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2018 Pan Pacs: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

We have the Olympic champ racing in the 400 free with Mack Horton set to battle Zane Grothe and Jack McLoughlin.

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2018 Pan Pacific Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

After an upset gold on day 1 in the 200 freestyle, Taylor Ruck will compete in both the 100 free and 100 back on day 2 in Tokyo.

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