FINA World Cup Tokyo: Sjostrom Sets Up For The Double
World Record holder Sarah Sjostrom of Sweden fired off the fastest 100m fly time of the morning. She also produced a finals-worthy time in the 100m free.
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.
Yui Ohashi Breaks Asian Record In SCM 400 IM At Tokyo World Cup
Yui Ohashi broke a six-year-old Asian Record in the women’s SCM 400 IM in Tokyo, clocking 4:22.73 to win silver behind Katinka Hosszu at the Tokyo World Cup.
Wang Shun, Li Zhuhao Break Chinese Records In Tokyo
Wang Shun and Li Zhuhao both set new Chinese National records during day 2 finals of the FINA World Cup stop in Tokyo.
Morozov Continues Impressive 100 IM Streak; Ties World Record
While competing on day 1 of the FINA World Cup in Tokyo, the city hosting the 2020 Olympic Games, Russian Vlad Morozov tied his own World Record in the men’s 100m IM with a time of 50.26.
World Cup Tokyo: Xu Jiayu Lowers Own Chinese NR in 200 Back
Xu Jiayu nailed a new Chinese national record in the men’s 200 back, dipping into 1:48 territory for the first time in his career.
Korea Will Not Be Sending Athletes To 2018 Short Course World C’ships
Park Tae Hwan of Korea took home 3 golds at the 2016 edition of the Short Course World Championships, but will not be competing this year in Hangzhou.
FINA Nearly-Doubles Prize Money for 2018 Short Course World Champs
The minimum prize money on offer at the 2018 Short Course World Championships has nearly doubled, FINA announced on Tuesday.
Still No Le Clos, But Chalmers & Horton Join World Cup Party
The primary contingencies from each nation are in tact for Tokyo, although there are a few notable additions, including 2016 Olympic champion Kyle Chalmers.
FINA World Cup Beijing: Kromo Tops Sjostrom At Water Cube
Dutch Olympian Ranomi Kromowidjojo touched out Swedish superstar Sarah Sjostrom in yet another close World Cup race between the two.
FINA Beijing Day 3 Prelims: Sjostrom Is Setting The Stage
Swedish Olympian Sarah Sjostrom cruised to the final of both the women’s 100m fly and 100m free for tonight in Beijing.
Banned Swimmer Junya Koga Appeals With CAS
World Championships medalist Junya Koga of Japan has logged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport in response to being handed a 4-year ban earlier this week.
Xu Jiayu Nails New 50 Back Chinese National Record
Xu Jiayu took the men’s 50m back in Beijing tonight, clocking a new Chinese National Record in the process.
FINA World Cup Beijing Day 2 Finals: Xu Jiayu Continues Siege
China’s Xu Jiayu lit the Water Cube on fire, earning the 5th fastest 50m backstroke time ever.
Hosszu Misses 2Free Final, Larkin DQ’d On Day 2 Prelims In Beijing
A couple of twists characterized day 2 prelims of the FINA World Cup in Beijing, including a rare miss by Hungarian Katinka Hosszu.