FINA Won’t Extend Age Eligibility For Postponed World Junior Championships
The 2022 FINA World Junior Championships are scheduled for August 23-28 in Kazan, Russia. FINA has decided to not extend eligibility after a postponement, meaning no title defenses for Evgenia Chikunova (above).
Report Confirms Fukuoka Worlds Moved To 2023; Hosts and FINA Face a Stalemate
Though an official announcement still hasn’t come, FINA Bureau member Vladimir Salnikov has confirmed the postponement of the World Championships to 2023.
Mizunuma’s 51.25 100 Fly, Sato’s 2:08 200 Breast Close Out Kosuke Kitajima Cup
Read up on the performances which came out of the final day of competition at the 2022 Kosuke Kitajima Cup in Tokyo, Japan.
Ikee, Nakamura & Honda All Capture Gold On Kosuke Kitajima Cup Day 2
Katsumi Nakamura put up the 9th fastest 100m freestyle time of his career to top the podium on day two of the 2022 Kosuke Kitajima Cup.
Olympic Silver Medalist Tomoru Honda Posts 1:53.87 LCM 200 Fly
Putting his fly finesse on display was Tokyo silver medalist Tomoru Honda, kicking off his new year with a 1:53.87 in the 200m.
A Look At The Most Recent USA-Trained International Olympic Medalists
Not many men who aren’t from America have swum in the NCAA and won Olympic medals. Will Matt Sates pull off the feat next?
Double Olympic Gold Medalist Yui Ohashi Now Trains With Ryosuke Irie
Double Olympic gold medalist Yui Ohashi of Japan has decided to change up her training environment after her Tokyo 2020 success.
World Champion Daiya Seto Contracts COVID-19, Will Miss Kitajima Cup
Japan’s superstar Daiya Seto has contracted COVID-19 and will miss the annual Kosuke Kitajima Cup slated to begin on Friday.
Banned Chinese Swimmer Sun Yang Hits $500k Infomercial Payday
Multi-Olympic gold medalist Sun Yang may be serving a suspension for doping but the man is still very much in the public eye within his nation of China.
World University Games Champion Yuki Ikari Posts 800 Free Japanese Record
2019 World University Games gold medalist Yuki Ikari got some work done today in his native Japan, firing off a new 800m free national record.
Rikako Ikee Comes Out On Top Again At Tokyo New Year’s Meet
Japan’s Tokyo Metro New Year’s Meet wrapped up today from the Tatsumi International Swimming Centre, with 21-year-old Rikako Ikee back in action.
Rikako Ikee Kicks Off New Year With 200 Free Victory At Home
Two-time Olympian Rikako Ikee was in the water today in her home nation of Japan, taking the 200m free at the Tokyo New Year’s Meet.
2021 Swammy Awards: Asian Male Swimmer Of The Year, Wang Shun
Wang Shun raced his way to Olympic gold this year with a 1:55.00 Asian record in the 200 IM, becoming the 3rd fastest man in history.
Rio Olympic Gold Medalist Joseph Schooling Entering Singapore National Service
Rio Olympic 100 butterfly Gold Medalist, Joseph Schooling, will join Singapore’s National Service as his seven year deferment is now over.
Research Shows No COVID-19 Spread Between Tokyo Athletes, Local Residents
New data from the Japanese Government has confirmed there was no spread of COVID-19 between Tokyo’s population and the Olympic/Paralympic athletes.