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Japan’s New Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga Plans To Keep Olympics Minister

Yoshihide Suga is expected to take over as Japan’s new Prime Minister tomorrow, with Seiko Hashimoto expected to continue as Olympics Minister.

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Young Blood Infused Across ISL Rosters For Season 2

Several new faces have the potential to shine brightly during season 2 of the International Swimming League (ISL) competitions.

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2020 Olympic Games Sports Director Leaves Post 10 Months Out

Just 10 months prior to the rescheduled 2020 Olympic Games, Koji Murofushi, the organization committee’s Sports Director, has resigned.

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Ippei Watanabe Posts 2:09 200 Breast In First Race In Nearly 8 Months

World Championships bronze medalist Ippei Watanabe got back in the pool for his first 200m breast race in nearly 8 months.

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200 Free Worlds Medalist Matsumoto Hits 100 Fly PB At Chiba Meet

World Championships silver medalist Katsuhiro Matsumoto hit a new 100 fly PB in the 23-year-old’s first meet back post-positive-doping-test exoneration.

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Milestone Return Qualifies Ikee To Race At October’s Student C’ships

Japanese sprinter Rikako Ikee’s return to racing at last month’s Tokyo Special Swimming Tournament was significant on several different levels. 

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Japan Swimming Fed Reminds Athletes Crowdfunding Is Prohibited

The Japan Swimming Federation (JASF) posted an official reminder concerning the prohibition of crowdfunding by members of its aquatic community.

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Coach Sergio Lopez Reflects on Joseph Schooling’s 2016 Homecoming Parade

Olympic coach Sergio Lopez reflected on the impact of Joseph Schooling’s 100 fly win at the 2016 Olympics, earning Singapore’s first gold.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Learn From Michael Phelps Online

Beyond the Lane Lines features an Australian pool, a crossing of the English Channel, and news about Michael Phelps becoming an online instructor.

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Rikako Ikee’s Emotional Race Reaction Is Why We Swim (Video)

Leukemia survivor Rikako Ikee’s tears flowed after her first swim back in 594 days. Ikee’s reaction is an emotional reminder of why we swim.

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30-Year-Old Ryosuke Irie Eyes Paris 2024 If Tokyo Olympics Don’t Happen

Says Japan’s premier backstroker Ryosuke Irie, “if the Tokyo Olympics don’t go ahead, I believe that I will go to Paris 2024.”

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Tokyo Tourney: Irie Strikes Again, Hagino Hits Season-Best 200 IM

30-year-old Japanese Olympian Ryosuke Irie is Mr. automatic when it comes to consistent performances in the men’s 100m backstroke.

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Suzuka Hasegawa Scorches 2:05.6 200 Fly To Put World On Notice (Video)

20-year-old Suzuka Hasegawa blasted a lifetime best in the women’ s 200m fly en route to becoming Asia’s 5th fastest performer ever.

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Watch Rikako Ikee’s First Race Back As Leukemia Survivor

Japanese Olympian and leukemia survivor Rikako Ikee Ikee said of her racing tonight in Tokyo, “As I walked by the pool I shed tears.”

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Tokyo Tourney: Shirai Shakes Things Up, Sunama Tops Irie On Day 1

Japanese swimmers Rio Shirai and Keito Sunama were two big winners on ay 1 of the inaugural Tokyo Special Swimming Tournament.

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