ASIA: Kitajima Effect Lives on for Japanese Breaststrokers
The Kitajima Effect lives on as the Japanese landed 2 men on the podium for tonight’s 200 breast final.
Rio Retrospective: The Stories Told By Statistics
Courtesy of Steven Gambino With Rio in the rear view mirror and World Championships on the horizon, we can once…
Epic Showdown: Kitajima vs. Hansen 2004 Olympic Games
The rivalry between Kosuke Kitajima and Brendan Hansen is one of the most well-known in swimming, and it came to a head at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.
Asia: Watanabe Carries on Japanese 200 Breast Legacy Inspired by Kitajima
Carrying on the tradition of success among Japanese breaststrokers, Ippei Watanabe rocked a new Olympic Record in the men’s 200 breast semifinals tonight. Watanabe was the top qualifier for finals, posting a 2:07.22.
Phelps Becomes the First to Reach Five Consecutive Finals
By qualifying for the 200 butterfly final Michael Phelps becomes the first swimmer to make the Olympic final in the same event in five consecutive Games…
Kosuke Kitajima Officially Announces Retirement After Storied Career
Having unofficially conveyed his desire to retire just days ago, legendary Japanese breaststroker Kosuke Kitajima made his good-bye official today during a press conference in Tokyo.
2016 Japanese Olympic Trials Day 5 Finals Live Recap: Hagino Drops The Hammer
Bold, statement-making swim from 21-year-old Kosuke Hagino. 1:55.98 in the men’s 200 IM to score the #1 time in the world.
Breaststroking Legend Kosuke Kitajima Reportedly Announces Retirement
At the immediate conclusion of tonight’s finals of the Japanese Olympic Trials taking place in Tokyo, legendary breaststroker Kosuke Kitajima reportedly announced his retirement.
2016 Japanese Olympic Trials Day 4 Finals Recap: Major 200 IM Shake-ups
Teenager Runa Imai picked the right time to explode, clocking the 2nd-swiftest women’s 200m IM time tonight and punching her ticket to Rio.
2016 Japanese Olympic Trials Day 4 Prelims Live Recap
31-year-old Takeshi Matsuda earned bronze in the men’s 200m butterfly in both Beijing and London. He’ll be swimming in the prelims of the event in Tokyo this morning.
Kitajima’s Possible 5th Olympic Games Qualification Now Questionable
Kitajima qualifying for his 5th Olympics is not a sure thing.
2016 Japanese Olympic Trials Day 2 Finals Recap
15-year-old Rikako Ikee already scored a new National Record during semi-finals of the women’s 100m butterfly and followed that up with a big meet title-winning swim. Kosuke Kitajima, meanwhile, qualified for his 5th Olympic Games.
Kitajima Keeps Engine Running At Japanese Olympic Trials
33-year-old Kosuke Kitajima dips under a minute in the 100m breaststroke for the first time in almost 2 years.
2016 Japanese Olympic Trials Day 1 Prelims Recap
The 2016 Japan Swim (Japanese Olympic Trials) kick-off today in Tokyo, with two big guns – Daiya Seto and Kosuke Hagino – highlighting the very first event.
15-year-old Ikee Blasts Sub-55 1Free, Hagino 1:56.10 2Back At Konami
Seto, Hagino, Ikee and several other key players were in action again tonight in Tokyo for Day 2 of the 2016 Konami Open, the last major meet before April’s Olympic Trials.