Paralympic Torch Milestone Event Schedule Announced
The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Torch Relay will be divided into 3 separate parts, each representing important components of the Paralympic movement.
13-Year-Old Wang Yichun Enters World Rankings; Xu Jiayu 1:55 2Back
13-year-olds lead Chinese women, while Qin Haiyang and Xu Jiayu get it done for the men at Chinese Nationals.
World C’ships Bronze Medalist Hiromasa Fujimori Fails Doping Test
In another blow to the host nation of the 2020 Olympic Games, 27-year-old Hiromasa Fujimori of Japan has reportedly tested positive for a prohibited substance.
Kenneth To Posthumously Honored; Private Memorial Service Scheduled
In the aftermath of the shocking news that Hong Kong swimmer Kenneth To died earlier this month while training in Florida, his nation’s swimming association paid tribute to the late 26-year-old.
3 Chinese Men Hit 48-Second 1Free Times; Wang Shun 1:56 2IM
The top 3 finishers in tonight’s 100m free final at the Chinese Championships were all under the 49-second barrier, a huge result for the nation.
He Junyi Rocks 2nd Fastest Chinese 1Free Ever; Sun Yang Wins 8Free
Sun Yang earned his 3rd gold of these Chinese Nationals, while on-the-rise He Junyi manhandled the men’s 100m free semi, clocking the 2nd fastest performance ever by a Chinese swimmer.
Olympic Champion Michael Phelps Insists On ‘No Comebacks’
Despite shake-ups happening in the sport that 28-time Olympic medalist Michael Phelps changed forever, the 33-year-old retired icon insists that he is not coming back.
Sun Yang Dedicates Chinese Nats Victory To Friend Kenneth To
While competing in China this week at Nationals, Sun Yang reportedly broke down in tears as he dedicated his win to the late Kenneth To, the 26-year-old Australian-turned-Hong Kong athlete who passed away suddenly while training in Florida.
Yan Zibei Clocks Chinese Record In 50 Breast At Nats
While competing on day 3 of the 2019 Chinese Nationals, Yan Zibei scored a new National Record in the men’s 50m breaststroke.
Sun Yang Reigns Supreme In 200, Zibei Takes Over World’s #1 50 Breast
Sun Yang won the men’s 200 free, Yan Zibei broke the 50m breast record and Wang Jianjiahe was within striking distance of her 1500m free Asian Record on night 3 of Chinese Nationals.
Ye Shiwen Produces Fastest 200 IM Time Since Rio
The 2012 double IM champion Ye Shiwen found success in tonight’s 200m IM race, taking gold by a large margin. Finishing in a time of 2:09.24, Ye put up her fastest time since Rio to top the podium.
Schooling Scratches Final Day, But Quah Nails 50 Free NR In Singapore
The final day of the 50th Singapore National Age Group Swimming Championships (SNAGs) wrapped up at the OCBC Aquatic Centre today, but the session was without its mega-star Joseph Schooling. Quah Ting Wen was the star of the show, earning her 2nd National Record of the meet.
Wang Jianjiahe Tops Li Bingjie, Yan Zibei Sub-59 At Chinese Nats
Yan Zibei came within .04 of his own Chinese National Record tonight, but still has tomorrow’s final to make it happen.
Sun Yang Blasts 3:43.73 400 Free At Chinese Nationals
Sun Yang blasted his way to the top of the world rankings with a monster 400m free swim at Chinese Nationals.
Schooling Enters 50 Fly World Rankings At SNAGS
After winning his 50m fly final, Joseph Schooling said, I think today was a lot better than yesterday for sure.