Japanese Swimmers Race For Ikee At This Weekend’s 2019 Konami Open
A ‘who’s who’ within the Japanese swimming ranks is set to descend upon the Tatsumi International Swimming Center this weekend to compete at the annual Konami Open. However, this year will have a different meaning, as the nation’s star female athlete, Rikako Ikee, will no longer be taking part, instead addressing her recently-disclosed illness of leukemia.
Asian Games Champion Kim Seoyeong Selected For FINA Champions Series
One of South Korea’s most successful swimmers of all-time, Kim Seoyeong has announced she will also be participating in the inaugural FINA Champions Series.
Daiya Seto Swims Lights Out, Produces 4:09/1:56 IM Combo In Hamamatsu
At the Hamana Bay Long Course Championships, Japanese National Record holders Daiya Seto and Yui Ohashi were among those who belted out some world ranking shake-ups
Hagino & Ohashi Ease Back Into Racing At Northern Block Meet
Both Olympians Kosuke Hagino and Yui Ohashi of Japan got some racing in over the weekend, taking on the Tokyo Northern Block competition.
Seto & Ikee Waste No Time Getting 2019 Racing Underway
Two Japanese powerhouse athletes wasted no time getting some in-season racing under their belts, as both newly-minted World Record holder Daiya Seto and last year’s Asian Games MVP Rikako Ikee took to domestic pools.
SwimSwam’s Official 2018 Swammy Award Index
This month, we’re recounting the top performers and performances of the year 2018. Keep track of all of our Swammy Award winners here, with links out to full Swammy Award stories and honorable mentions.
2018 Swammy Awards: Top 10 Swims of the Year
As we wrap up our 2018 Swammy Awards, it’s time to look back at the top 10 swims of 2018.
2018 Swammy Awards: Hirai & Umehara, Asian Coaches Of The Year
Along with Japanese National Team Coach Norimasa Hirai, Daiya Seto’s coach, Takayuki Umehara, earned our Swammy Award for the 2018 Asian Coach of the Year.
Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Seto Takes Over SC IM Throne
When one thinks of IM streaks, the first names to come to mind are Michael Phelps (winner of four straight Olympic 200 IM titles from 2004 to 2016) and Ryan Lochte (winner of four straight long course world titles from 2009 to 2015). But Perhaps the unheralded third member of the IM dynasty trio is Daiya Seto, who has now won three straight short course world titles in the 400 IM.
2018 Swammy Awards: Daiya Seto, Male Asian Swimmer Of The Year
SwimSwam’s 2018 Swammy Award for Male Asian Swimmer of the Year is bestowed upon Daiya Seto of Japan.
Katinka Hosszu Leads All Swimmers with $54k in SC Worlds Prize Money
The Hungarian was the biggest earner at the World Championships. Team USA led all nations with almost half-a-million dollars won.
Max Litchfield Nails SCM 400 IM British Record; World’s #3 Time
23-year-old Max Litchfield produced a new British National Record in the men’s SCM 400 IM while competing in Sheffield finals tonight.
Cameron vd Burgh; Katinka Hosszu Are SwimSwam’s Swimmers of the Meet
Cameron van der Burgh wrote a fairytale ending to his professional swimming career.
El ecuatoriano Tomás Peribonio, finalista en el mundial de Hangzhou
El nadador ecuatoriano Tomás Peribonio ha conseguido el 6º puesto en la final de los 400 estilos combinado en el mundial de Hangzhou.
Mundial día 5: Rusia se venga de Estados Unidos; 4º oro de Hosszu
El relevo ruso ha vencido al americano en el 4×50 estilos masculino. Katinka Hosszu ha logrado su 4º oro. Nicholas Santos se ha proclamado campeón del mundo con 38 años.