Head Coach Hirai, JPN Swimmers Hagino & Koseki React To Ikee Diagnosis
The entire swimming community was shocked to learn that Japanese swimming superstar Rikako Ikee has been diagnosed with leukemia, just months after becoming the first-ever Asian Games MVP.
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
Rikako Ikee Named Japan’s ‘Swimmer Of The Year’ for 2018
Recognizing its elite athletes for performances throughout the 2018 season, the Japanese Swimming Federation bestowed is top prize of Swimmer of the Year to teenage powerhouse Rikako Ikee.
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.
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.
Wang Shun Defends 200 IM World Title In New Chinese Record Of 1:51.01
Wang Shun defended his 200 IM World title in a new Chinese Record of 1:51.01.
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.
El mundial de las renuncias: Sjostrom, Campbell, Efimova, Belmonte…
Las campeonas olímpicas Cate Campbell, Bronte Campbell, Emma McKeon y Brittany Elmslie (en la foto) no participarán en el mundial de Hangzhou. Otras estrellas como Yulia Efimova, Sarah Sjostrom, Mireia Belmonte, Kosuke Hagino y Lilly King también han renunciado. Hay falta de interés por parte de la élite?
Beyond The Lane Lines: Welcome Baby Govorov
Another active swimmer will juggle a professional sports career with being a brand new dad, in this edition of Beyond the Lane Lines.
Sprinters Ikee & Nakamura Earn Kosuke Kitajima Cup MVP Honors
With their impressive swims in Tokyo over the past 2 days, Ikee and Nakamura were named MVPs of the 2019 Kosuke Kitajima Cup.
World Cup Singapore Day 1: Wang Shun Produces Chinese NR In 100 IM
China’s Wang Shun lowered his own National Record en route to a bronze medal in the men’s 100m IM tonight in Singapore.
Japan’s Never-Ending Racing Season Continues With Kitajima Cup
Japanese athletes have been on a perpetual racing schedule this year, which continues with the Kitajima Cup taking place this week.
Copa del mundo Tokyo día 3: Xu Jiayu, récord del mundo en 100 espalda
El récord del mundo de Xu Jiayu en 100m espalda, lo más destacado del último día de competición en la Copa del mundo de Tokyo. Los rusos siguen imparables. Sjostrom sale derrotada ante Ikee y Kromowidjojo. Lili Ibáñez ha batido el récord mexicano de 100m libres.
Día 2 World Cup Tokyo: Kromowidjojo, Morozov, Ohashi, de récord
Kromowidjojo superó a Sjostrom como la segunda mujer más rápida de la historia en 50m mariposa. Morozov bate el récord de la Copa del mundo en 100m libre. Yui Ohashi, récord asiático en 400m estilos.
Standout Swims From Morozov, Kromowidjojo Highlight Day 2 Of Tokyo WC
Day 2 finals of the FINA World Cup stop in Tokyo were highlighted by a pair of historical performances from Vlad Morozov and Ranomi Kromowidjojo.