Hagino Halts Training Camp In Spain To Regroup For Japanese C’ships
Olympic champion Kosuke Hagino hasn’t quite produced the results for which he was hoping so far this year. He’s decided to withdraw from the Japanese National Team’s training camp in Spain to regroup and refocus.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Le Clos Teams Up With Johnnie Walker
Cate Campbell, Chad Le Clos, Brendand Hyland and more are highlighted in this latest edition of Beyond the Lane Lines.
2019 FINA World Championships Schedule Published
Speculate on Caeleb Dressel’s schedule as you take a look at the 2019 World Championships event line-up for each day.
High-Level International Meets For March 2019
Mark your calendars with dates for the March 2019 international swimming events.
Schooling Takes 100 Fly, Quah Ting Wen Cracks National Record
Olympic champion Joseph Schooling was in the water this weekend, contesting the men’s 100m fly on his home country’s turf at the 2019 Singapore Swim Series.
World Ranking Shake-Ups Galore At 2019 Konami Open
2019 KONAMI OPEN Saturday, February 16th & Sunday, February 17th International Swimming Centre, Chiba Prefecture Prelims at 9am local (7pm…
Seto & Ohashi Put On 400 IM Show On Day 1 Of 2019 Konami Open
The 2019 Konami Open kicked off tonight, but without one of Japan’s main aquatic powerhouses, Rikako Ikee. Swimming in her honor, Ikee’s Japanese teammates threw down some stellar marks for this point in the season.
North Korean Anti-Doping Agency Declared Non-Compliant by WADA
China’s anti-doping agency (CHINADA) will supervise the North Korean activities while they continue to work toward compliance.
Japan’s Bone Marrow Bank Inquiries Spike With Ikee Announcement
In response to the shocking news that Japanese swimming superstar and potential multiple Tokyo 2020 medal contender Rikako Ikee has been diagnosed with leukemia, Japan’s Marrow Donor Program says it has been inundated with donation inquiries.
Hansen Breaks Into Breaststroke World Rankings To Start 2019 Vic Open
Short Course World Championships bronze medalist Jess Hansen got her 2019 off with a pleasing time in the women’s 100m breaststroke, clocking 1:07.62 for the victory at the 2019 Vic Open.
2019 Vic Open Doubles As Para Swimming World Series
Unique to the 2019 edition of the Victorian Open Championships is the fact that it is incorporating the Melbourne 2019 World Para Swimming World Series. This is the first World Series event ever held in the Oceania region.
Japanese Swimmers Race For Ikee At This Weekend’s 2019 Konami Open
A ‘who’s who’ within the Japanese swimming ranks is set to descend upon the Tatsumi International Swimming Center this weekend to compete at the annual Konami Open. However, this year will have a different meaning, as the nation’s star female athlete, Rikako Ikee, will no longer be taking part, instead addressing her recently-disclosed illness of leukemia.
Asian Games Champion Kim Seoyeong Selected For FINA Champions Series
One of South Korea’s most successful swimmers of all-time, Kim Seoyeong has announced she will also be participating in the inaugural FINA Champions Series.
Ikee Thanks Swimming Community And Says “I Will Definitely Come Back”
After her shocking leukemia diagnosis announcement, 18-year-old Asian Games MVP Rikako Ikee posted a follow-up message on social media thanking the swimming community for their kind words and reassurance.
Pan Pacific Champion Rikako Ikee Diagnosed With Leukemia
Japanese superstar and Tokyo 2020 medal hope Rikako Ikee has been diagnosed with leukemia