Hosszu, Morozov Seek To Cap World Cup Titles At Hong Kong Finale
2016 FINA WORLD CUP – Hong Kong Saturday, October 29 – Sunday, October 30, 2016 Victoria Park Swimming Pool, Hong Kong Prelims…
WATCH: Race Videos From The 2016 FINA World Cup – Tokyo
Check out the action here, where we’ve included all of the race videos that have been uploaded to FINA’s YouTube channel.
FINA’s Construction Advice To Keep Tokyo 2020 New Aquatic Center Plans
Lowering the roof height and reducing seating are just two of the options FINA pitched to Tokyo 2020 organizers in an effort to maintain plans for an entirely new Olympics aquatic venue.
Hosszu Earns $14.5K, Atkinson $13.5K At Tokyo World Cup
Katinka Hosszu led all swimmers in Tokyo with $14,500 in prize money, followed closely by Alia Atkinson’s $13,500.
Seto, Atkinson Soar In Tokyo World Cup Points
Katinka Hosszu and Vladimir Morozov still lead the series and cluster points after Tokyo, but second-place swimmers Alia Atkinson and Daiya Seto each racked up big point totals and are in line for sizable cluster 3 bonuses.
Atkinson’s Breakthrough Highlights Day 2 Of FINA World Cup – Tokyo
After narrowing in on the 50 breast World Record last week, Atkinson finally had a breakthrough in today’s race.
Rikako Ikee Sets Two More WJR’s in 50 Fly, 100 IM at Tokyo WC
After setting the 100 SCM fly WJR just yesterday, Japanese teenager Rikako Ikee has punched her name down for two more WJR’s– this time in the 50 SCM fly and 100 SCM IM.
Worrell Crashes 100 Fly Party On Day 1 of FINA World Cup – Tokyo
Up until this point of the series, the 100 fly had been dominated by Jeanette Ottesen and Katinka Hosszu. In Tokyo, however, Team USA’s Kelsi Worrell took control of the race, picking up her first gold of the 2016 World Cup series.
FINA Pushes For New Tokyo 2020 Aquatic Venue Despite Cost Concerns
To help mitigate the rising expenses across venues of all sports, a Tokyo committee is suggesting that the Olympic aquatic events be held in the existing Tokyo Tatsumi International Swimming Center, but not all involved agree.
Rikako Ikee Wows Home Crowd With New WJR In 100 Fly
Rikako Ikee’s speed shows no signs of slowing down, as the 16-year-old Japanese swimmer scored a new WJR in Tokyo today.
Hosszu Cracks $200K In Series Earnings At Singapore World Cup
With just over $15,000 in prize money in Singapore, Katinka Hosszu has passed the $200,000-mark in money earned on the 2016 World Cup series. There are two meets yet to go, along with final points bonuses of up to $100,000.
WATCH: Race Videos From The 2016 FINA World Cup – Singapore
2016 FINA WORLD CUP – SINGAPORE Friday, October 21st-Sunday, October 22nd OCBC Aquatic Centre, Singapore Prelims 10.00 AM, Finals 7.30 PM, local time Point…
Singapore’s Lionel Khoo Clocks Double Breaststroke National Records
Singapore’s Lionel Khoo clocked two national records while competing on his home turf.
Chalmers Wins His First 2016 World Cup Gold On Day 2 In Singapore
Romachuk completed his sweep of the distance races in today’s 1500 free. His 14:15.49 in that race crushed the previous World Cup Record of 14:27.65 set by Italy’s Gregorio Paltrinieri in 2013.
Japan Names 39 to Asian Champs Roster, But No Gold Medalists
2013 and 2015 World Champion Daiya Seto leads a Japanese team of 39 in their hosted Asian Swimming Championships next month.