Yui Ohashi Nails 4:33 400 IM, Ikee Races ‘Off Events’ In Tokyo
Yui Ohashi put up another impressive 400 IM performance, while Rikako Ikee tried out events like the 200m fly and 100m breast at a domestic meet this weekend.
Tokyo WC Day 1 Prelims: Morozov, Andrew Set for 100 IM Showdown
Russia’s Morozov nabbed top spots in the 100 IM and 50 free.
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.
Ikee, Ohashi & Hagino Missing From Japanese SC Worlds Selection Meet
The Japanese competition train ceases to stop, as the nation’s top athletes are gearing up for their World Championships Selection Meet slated for October 27th and 28th.
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.
Matsumoto Racks Up 2Free Win On Day 2 Of JPN Student C’ships
Pan Pacs bronze medalist Katsuhiro Matsumoto led the men’s 200 free at the JPN Student Swimming Championships, clocking 1:46.93 for the win.
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.
2018 Asian Games: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
200 breast Olympic gold medalist Dmitriy Balandin looks to defend his 100 breast title against Yan Zibei, who leads the way into the final after setting a Games Record in prelims.
2018 Asian Games: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap
Joseph Schooling will look to defend his 100 fly title on day 4 of the Asian Games in Jakarta.
A Djakarta, la natation des Jeux Asiatiques se résumera en un classique duel Sino-Japonais
La rencontre est celle de deux styles, de deux histoires, de deux conceptions de la natation.
2018 Pan Pacific Championships: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
Caeleb Dressel races for the win and a Worlds spot in the men’s 100 free tonight.
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.
2018 Pan Pacs Previews: Tale Of Two Distances In Women’s Fly Events
Japanese teenage sensation Rikako Ikee is tied for the fastest time in the world this year in the women’s 100 butterfly (56.23).
Rikako Ikee Diversifies With World’s 6th Fastest 200 IM
Already the World Junior Record holder in the 200m IM,Japan’s Rikako Ikee sent a message that she’s ready to take on the senior ranks in this event.
Japan Brings Heavy Arsenal To Battle China At 2018 Asian Games
Japan will try to turn the medal tables on China come the 2018 Asian Games in August.