Matsumoto Clocks Solid Sub-49 100 Free At Chiba Prefectural Meet
The 200m free silver medalist at last year’s FINA World Aquatic Championships, Katsuhiro Matsumoto, is in action this weekend at the Chiba Prefectural Meet.
Exclusive: How Katsumi Nakamura Is Changing Japanese Sprinting Stereotypes
“Japanese swimmers are beginning to realize that if they make a true effort to improve, we all can overcome this stereotype,” says Katsumi Nakamura.
The Olympics That Would Have Been: Smith, Murphy & King Lead U.S. Gold Rush
Regan Smith, Ryan Murphy and Lilly King all take down world records en route to gold on Day 3 of our parallel universe 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
The Olympics That Would Have Been: Mega-Stars Shine On Day 2
Some of the sport’s biggest stars —Katie Ledecky, Adam Peaty, Sarah Sjostrom and Caeleb Dressel, show up in a big way on day two in Tokyo.
Exclusive Interview: Matsumoto Talks Race Strategy, OLY & ‘Secret’ ISL Plans
SwimSwam recently had the chance to speak with 2019 World Championships 200m free silver medalist Katsuhiro Matsumoto. Hear what the 23-year-old has to say.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Matsumoto Returns To The Pool
Catch international happenings in this edition of Beyond the Lane Lines, featuring Japan’s World Championships silver medalist Katsuhiro Matsumoto.
World C’ships Silver Medalist Matsumoto Time-Trialed 1:45.44 200 Free In March
Katsuhiro Matsumoto put the pedal to the medal in a 200m freestyle time trial in March, further cementing himself as a 2021 Olympic threat.
Bygones Of 2020 Olympic Trials: Japan Swim Edition
Let’s take a look at the would-have-been-highlights of the 2020 Japan Swim, the nation’s Olympic-qualifying meet that was canclled.
Roadmaps 2.0 – Mapping International Swim Stars: Men’s 200 Free
It’s time to explore some international stars! Read more on the men’s 200 free featuring Danas Rapsys, Sun Yang, Duncan Scott, James Guy, and more.
2020 Japan Open Officially Cancelled Due to COVID-19
The 2020 Japan Open has officially been cancelled, dropping one more elite meet off of the month of June’s aquatic competition schedule.
2020 Edinburgh Int’l Swim Meet Is Still On & Here Are 5 Races To Watch
The 2020 Edinburgh International Swim Meet is still scheduled for this weekend, with some electrified racing on the agenda.
Matsumoto Carries Freestyle Momentum Into Final Day Of Kirara Cup
Japan’s Katsuhiro Matsumoto is showing his prowess across both the 200m and 100m freestyle events, getting it done for gold at the Kirara Cup.
Kirara Cup Day 2: 17-Yr-Old Nagisa Ikemoto Is JPN’s 5th Fastest 200 Freestyler
Lately, everyone in Japan has been stepping up their swimming game, with the latest being 17-year-old Nagisa Ikemoto in the women’s 200m freestyle.
2020 Kirara Cup Continues Japanese Pre-Trials Racing
Yasuhiro Koseki is among those Japanese competitors expected to race this weekend at the annual Kirara Cup, taking extra Coronavirus precautions.
Giappone: Konami Open – 275 Mila Dollari Per I Record Del Mondo
In Giappone nelle prossime settimane si disputeranno altri due meeting di alto profilo. Tra questi, al Konami Open, in palio 275 mila dollari per WR