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.
FINA Pushes For New Tokyo 2020 Aquatic Venue Despite Cost Concerns
To help mitigate the rising expenses across venues of all sports, a Tokyo committee is suggesting that the Olympic aquatic events be held in the existing Tokyo Tatsumi International Swimming Center, but not all involved agree.
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.
Hosszu Cracks $200K In Series Earnings At Singapore World Cup
With just over $15,000 in prize money in Singapore, Katinka Hosszu has passed the $200,000-mark in money earned on the 2016 World Cup series. There are two meets yet to go, along with final points bonuses of up to $100,000.
WATCH: Race Videos From The 2016 FINA World Cup – Singapore
2016 FINA WORLD CUP – SINGAPORE Friday, October 21st-Sunday, October 22nd OCBC Aquatic Centre, Singapore Prelims 10.00 AM, Finals 7.30 PM, local time Point…
Singapore’s Lionel Khoo Clocks Double Breaststroke National Records
Singapore’s Lionel Khoo clocked two national records while competing on his home turf.
Chalmers Wins His First 2016 World Cup Gold On Day 2 In Singapore
Romachuk completed his sweep of the distance races in today’s 1500 free. His 14:15.49 in that race crushed the previous World Cup Record of 14:27.65 set by Italy’s Gregorio Paltrinieri in 2013.
Japan Names 39 to Asian Champs Roster, But No Gold Medalists
2013 and 2015 World Champion Daiya Seto leads a Japanese team of 39 in their hosted Asian Swimming Championships next month.
Hosszu Breaks Ottesen’s 100 Fly Streak On Day 1 of Singapore World Cup
At the last 5 World Cup meets in a row, Ottesen had picked up gold in the 100 fly, but Hosszu edged her out by hundredths this time with a 56.02 to Ottesen’s 56.08.
WADA: 5 National Anti-Doping Organizations Out of Compliance
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced on Wednesday that 5 Natinoal Anti-Doping Organizations are not currently in compliance with the…
5 Races To Watch At 2016 Singapore World Cup: Here Comes Chalmers
2016 FINA World Cup – Singapore Friday, October 21 – Saturday, October 22, 2016 OCBC Aquatic Centre, Singapore Prelims 9…
China’s Sun Yang Fathered Child Amid Controversial Career
China’s Sun Yang continues to make headlines for what he does outside the pool.
Second Hong Kong Cross Harbor Swimmer Passes Away In Hospital
A participant of the 2016 Hong Kong Cross Harbor race that was listed in critical condition has died, marking the 2nd death of this year’s open water event.