Xin Xin

2019 World Championships: Xin Wins 10K, First Wave Qualifies for Tokyo 2020

Xin Xin led 10 qualifiers, including Americans Haley Anderson and Ashley Twichell, as the first to book their tickets to Tokyo 2020.

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Arianna Bridi and Ana Marcela Battle, Again, for 10K Glory in Seychelles

The two swimmers have a history of big open water battles that repeated itself on Sunday in the Seychelles.

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Jack Burnell, Xin Xin Win Gold in Chun’An Open Water 10K

Jack Burnell (GBR) and Xin Xin (CHN) were the winners of the seventh leg of the FINA/HOSA Marathon Swim World Series 2018 taking place in Chun’An, China.

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Xin Xin, Christian Reichert Dominate Lac Megantic 10K Race

Courtesy: FINA China’s Xin Xin and Germany’s Christian Reichert were the best out of 44 swimmers (22 men, 22 women)…

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China Student Games Day 4: Qiao Zhong Yi Dominates in Yang’s Absence

Day four of the China Students Games included finals for the 50 free, 100 fly, 8oo free, 4×100 free relay, and 4×100 medley relay.

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Van Rouwendaal Gives Dutch Their 1st Swimming Medal With Gold In 10 KM

Sharon Van Rouwendaal won gold in the women’s 10 KM event, the Netherlands’ first swimming medal of the Games.

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British Swimming Confirms Keri-Anne Payne’s Participation in Rio

British Swimming has officially confirmed that 2008 Olympic silver medalist Keri-Anne Payne will be a member of the British Olympic team in Rio…

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Blueseventy Swim of the Week: China Joins Open Water Olympic Field

Last week, two Chinese marathon swimmers came through in the clutch, not only qualifying for Rio through the final selection meet, but winning both the men’s and women’s events in Portugal.

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Belmonte’s Focus Remains in the Pool

Mireia Belmonte failed to qualify for the 10 km in Rio finishing 28th at the FINA Open Water World Cup yesterday in Setubal…

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Women’s 10K Olympic Qualifier Breakdown: 25 Swimmers Set to Compete

Aurelie Muller (above) will join 24 other athletes in the women’s 10k Marathon Swim in Rio.

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Xin Xin Tops Olympic 10K OW Qualifier, 15 More Athletes Set for Rio

Nine athletes, led by China’s Xin Xin, qualified to for the women’s marathon 10k swim in Rio earlier today. They will join the top 10 swimmers from the 2015 FINA World Championships and another 5 continental representatives in Rio.

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2013 Swammy Awards: Female Asian Swimmer of the Year

Aya Terakawa wrapped up a stellar career in 2013 with several national records and a pair of bronze medals at World Championships.

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16-Year Old Xin Xin Breaks Asian Record in 800 Free

China’s Xin Xin has broken a Continental Record in the 800 free with an 8:19. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/THeSwimPictures.com)

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China Finalizes Roster for 2013 World Championships

China is without several Olympians, including one Olympic medalist, as the National Games rode supreme for some of their top athletes. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Phelps Begins Last Run at Olympic Three-Peat in 100 Fly Prelims

Michael Phelps is still seeking individual gold at this meet, and enters still as the favorite in the men’s 100 fly. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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