Kanako Watanabe Earns Japanese Swimmer Of The Year Award
Japanese breaststroker, Kanako Watanabe, was honored with her swimming federation’s Swimmer of the Year Award for her achievements during 2015.
Kosuke Hagino Blasts 4:11.38 In 4IM Upon Return to The Pool
Kosuke Hagino of Japan had an impressive return to the pool over the weekend at the 2016 Kitajima Cup in Tokyo, Japan.
Japan’s Kosuke Hagino Marks His Return To The Pool This Weekend
Kosuke Hagino will make his return to competition this weekend after having sat out several months due to a broken elbow suffered just before Kazan.
Ning Zetao Tops Sun Yang For China TV’s Male Sports Person Of The Year
Ning Zetao took home a trophy at yesterday’s China Central Television’s Sports Awards.
Singapore’s Roanne Ho Recovering From Collapsed Lung
Singaporean National Record Holder, Roanne Ho, suffered a collapsed lung this week and is undergoing surgery.
Sun Yang Tops Chinese Talent, Koseki Leads Japanese Headed To Perth
Although banned from training at any official centers in the country, Chinese distance star Sun Yang leads his team at the Perth Aquatic Super Series in Australia, scheduled for February 5th and 6th.
01/18/16 In Briefs: Dubai Meet Announced, Zetao Recognized
Catch up on the latest In Briefs news from around the world.
Schooling Scratches Austin Due To Illness; Focusing On NCAA Season
Schooling opts out of the rest of the Arena Pro Swim Series Austin due to a viral fever.
IOC, Tokyo 2020 Organizers Respond to Bid Corruption Claims
The IOC and Tokyo 2020 organizers released statements on the alleged link between sponsorship dollars and selecting the 2020 Olympic city.
Nguyen Thi Anh Vien Awarded Vietnam’s Athlete Of The Year Honor
19-year-old Vietnamese swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien has earned her nation’s ‘Athlete of the Year’ award, as voted by sports journalists from around Vietnam.
Singapore’s Tao LI Opting Out of Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Singaporean stand-out swimmer, Tao Li, confirmed this week that she will not seek to compete at the upcoming 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Irie Among Japanese Squads Training At University of New Mexico Camp
Japan’s Ryosuke Irie is looking to make altitude training gains while at the University of New Mexico for 3 weeks.
IPC Launches Review Of Para-Swimming Classifications
Maddison Elliott is one of thousands of para-swimmers who will be affected by the formal review of the para classification system.
2021/23 FINA World Championships Host Sites To Be Announced Jan 31st
FINA was due to make the 2021 and 2023 World Championships host decision last November, but the host cities will now be revealed at the end of this month.
World Record Holder Sun Yang to Be Featured in Chinese Reality TV Show
Despite several negative PR incidents since the 2012 Olympic Games, Sun is still a big enough draw to be included among China’s best sports stars on a new reality television show.