Tokyo 2020 Faces Stadium Fire Hazard Issue With Olympic Cauldron
Even with the Rio Olympic Games right on the horizon, Tokyo’s preparations to host the 2020 Olympic Games are well underway. And, now those plans have hit a significant snag.
Korean Council/Olympic Committees Merge; Impact On Park’s Ban Unknown
A merger between the Korean Council of Sport (KOCOA) and the Korean Olympic Committee (KOC) has been approved and is set to be completed by the end of the month. Will this impact the possible 3-year extension to Olympic swimmer Park Tae Hwan’s existing 18-month doping ban?
Aussie Swimmers Complain About Chinese Nationals Training Down Under
Some high-profile Australian swimmers have complained about sharing their training facilities with a number of Chinese athletes who have moved their training bases to Australia.
Additional Arrest In Alleged Bribing Scandal Within Korean Swimming
The alleged bribery scandal involving executive-level officials within the Korean Swimming Federation (KSF) continues to develop.
Singapore’s Roanne Ho’s Collapsed Lung Shuts Down Rio Olympic Hopes
Not being able to compete at Singapore’s final Olympic-qualifying meet, national record holder Roanne Ho has to look beyond Rio for her swimming goals to be fulfilled.
The Rise Of Japan’s Rikako Ikee
Rikako Ikee’s upward trajectory may just land her atop Japan’s podium at the nation’s Olympic Trials in April.
2016 NSW Open C’ships Preview: Maggie, McEvoy, Campbell, Seebohm
Stacked talent awaits in Sydney at the 2016 NSW Open Championships starting Thursday.
KSF Raid Update: Korean Swimming Federation Official Arrested
As a follow-up to our report earlier this month regarding the Korean Swimming Federation (KSF) headquarters having been raided by South Korean prosecutors, the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office has confirmed the arrest of an executive-level official.
Cordes Competes At Singapore Time Trials Under Heavy Workload
American Kevin Cordes was one of several swimmers who competed at the Singaporean Time Trials over the weekend.
15-year-old Ikee Blasts Sub-55 1Free, Hagino 1:56.10 2Back At Konami
Seto, Hagino, Ikee and several other key players were in action again tonight in Tokyo for Day 2 of the 2016 Konami Open, the last major meet before April’s Olympic Trials.
Watch Hagino’s Sub 4:10 400 IM & Ikee’s 50 Free World Junior Record
Get a glimpse of two dynamic Japanese swimmers at their best in these race videos from this weekend Konami Open.
Hagino Rocks Sub-4:10 400 IM, Ikee Nabs World Jr Record At Konami Open
Kosuke Hagino throws down 2016’s first sub-4:10 400 IM, while 15-year-old Rikako Ikee continues on her fierce freestyle record siege on Day 1 of the 2016 Konami Open.
2016 Konami Open Meet Preview: Hagino Tries On 200 Backstroke
Kosuke Hagino may try on the 200m back/200m IM double for size at his nation’s Olympic Trials in April, but will first get a crack at the backstroke this weekend in Tokyo.
Korean Swimming Federation HQ Raided By Prosecuters
Arrests and equipment confiscation occurred at the Korean Swimming Federation’s office earlier today amid corruption claims.
02/15/16 In Briefs: Australia Updates, Tokyo 2020 Logo, Williston Club
Get your dose of global headlines in this edition of In Briefs.