Former 200 Breast World Record Holder Yamaguchi Retires At 26
Japan’s Akihiro Yamaguchi, the one-time World Record holder in the men’s 200m breast, has announced his formal retirement at the age of 26.
Daiya Seto Chasing Michael Phelps’s 400 IM WR: An Analysis
Can Daiya Seto break Michael Phelps’s WR in the 400 IM? We’ve crunched the numbers to see the splits Seto needs to go 4:03.83.
Everything You Need To Know From April’s Olympic Qualifying Meets (So Far)
Evgeny Rylov’s European Record in the men’s 200 backstroke is among the top performances we’ve seen in 2021.
Japan’s Incredible Depth In The Men’s 200 Breaststroke
Shoma Sato (pictured) is the latest in a long line of dominant Japanese swimmers in the men’s 200 breast.
Japan Reveals 33-Strong Olympic Roster For Home-Based Games
Take a look at the 33-strong swimming lineup that will be representing the host nation of Japan at this summer’s postponed 2020 Olympic Games.
2021 Japanese Olympic Trials: A Synopsis
Missed some of the Japanese Olympic Trials? We’ve got you covered with our in-depth synopsis analyzing the highs and lows of the 7-day affair.
Shioura Reportedly Added To Japan’s Olympic Roster For Relay
World Championships finalist Shinri Shioura has reportedly been granted a spot on the japansese Oympic roster on the 400m free relay.
Kawamoto Clocks 50 Fly Japanese Record To Close Out Trials
The men’s 50m butterfly saw its national record go down at the hands of Takeshi Kawamoto on this last day of competition at the Japanese Olympic Trials.
No Additional Names Added As JASF Finalizes Host Nation’s OLY Roster
The Japanese Olympic roster sits just shy of 30 in terms of strict qualifiers. We’ll find out soon if the JASF grants any other spots.
Rikako Ikee Wraps Up Remarkable 4th Gold At Trials Just 7 Months Post-Return
Rikako Ikee topped the podium in both the 50m fly and 50m free to wrap up her impressive Japanese Olympic Trials campaign.
Rule, Epitropov Set National Records During PSS Prelims
During the prelims session of the 2021 Pro Swim Series in Mission Viejo, two countries saw national records fall by Remedy Rule and Lyubomir Epitropov.
Japan’s Olympic Roster Nears 30-Strong With One Trials Day Left
20-year-old Waka Kobori added another event to her Olympic lineup, qualifying for the women’s 800m free tonight in Tokyo.
Six Men Go Sub-52 In 100 Fly Final At Japanese Olympic Trials
Takeshi Kawamoto, the newly-minted Japanese national record holder, was among the 6 100m fly finalists who all got under 52 seconds in the race.
2021 Japanese Olympic Trials Day 7 Finals Live Recap
Takeshi Kawamoto tied the longstanding Japanese national record in the 100 fly in semi-finals but it all comes down to the final tonight.
Omoto and Ikee Sail Through to 50 Free Semifinals at Japan Swim Day 7 Prelims
Rikako Ikee moved into the semifinals with ease in the 50 free, going 25.39 for second this morning behind Rika Omoto (25.33).