Two Recent Japanese Swims You Need To Know About
In case you missed it, there were two notable swims which took place on Japanese soil this month that may have Paris 2024 implications.
2024 Worlds Previews: A Nearly-Full Field Rides Wave of Excitement in the Men’s 400 Free
7 out of 8 finalists from the 2023 World Championships in the men’s 400 free return for 2024. Add to that the untameable Daniel Wiffen and we’ve got a big race.
2024 Worlds Previews: Men’s 50 Free is Loaded, Men’s 100 Free is Stretching for Finalists
The men’s 100 free at the 2024 World Championships won’t be all that deep, but the field is led by one of the world’s best young swimmers Pan Zhanle of CHina.
Israel Sending 3 Swimmers to World Championships in Qatar Despite Ties to Hamas
Although the ISA had security questions about traveling to an allied country of Hamas, the Israeli Security Service has apparently deemed the trip safe.
Event Entries Posts For 2024 World Championships
Olympic medalist Tomoru Honda will be representing his nation of Japan in Doha next month. Find out his events and more on the published entries.
World Aquatics Projects Biggest Field in World Championship History for Doha
While many of the world’s best swimmers will be absent from Doha, the event is an Olympic qualifier in four other disciplines.
Russian Olympic Medalist Ivan Girev Explains Decision to Apply for Neutral Status
Girev said his decision to apply for neutral status was entirely up to him, and that he has been celebrated — not shunned — for being approved.
ASCA VP Megan Oesting Leaving Bend Swim Club to Become Malaysia’s Technical Director
Former Bend Swim Club head coach Megan Oesting said she was stepping down because she could “no longer serve the organization under its current leadership.”
High-Level International Meets For February 2024
World champion Cameron McEvoy is set to represent his nation of Australia at the 2024 World Championships set for Doha, Qatar in February.
Ippei Watanabe Posts 2:07.02 200 Breast To Take Rankings Crown From Qin Haiyang
Ippei Watanabe turned in a massive 200m breast time of 2:07.02 at the Kosuke Kitajima Cup, becoming the world’s #1 performer this season in the process.
Olympic Champion Yui Ohashi Tops Domestic 400 IM Podium In Confidence Boost
Olympic champion Yui Ohashi garnered the gold in the women’s 400m IM at the Kosuke Kitajima Cup, a win which gives her a much-needed confidence boost.
Honda Hits 1:53.33 200 Fly On Day One Of 2024 Kosuke Kitajima Cup
Olympic silver medalist Tomoru Honda started his 2024 year of racing off strongly, posting the 4th-fastest 200m fly time of his career.
Russian Olympic Leader ‘Skeptical’ of CAS Appeal Set for Jan. 26 Hearing
“I have skeptical expectations,” said Stanislav Pozdnyakov, head of the ROC. “The basis of any arbitration tribunal is trust, but there is none.
Doha 2024: la escueta delegación de Japón en el Mundial y sus consecuencias olímpicas
Una vez que la Federación Japonesa de Natación reveló el plantel para Qatar, enseguida se empezaron a ver las consecuencias.
Ukrainian Appeal to CAS Seeks to Ban Russian, Belarusian Athletes From Paris 2024 Olympics
The Ukrainian appeal also argues that the IOC should prohibit Russian and Belarusian athletes from competing under their nation’s flags for life.