2016 Japanese Olympic Trials Day 1 Finals Recap
Kosuke Hagino threw down a monster 4:09.80 in prelims of the men’s 400 IM and then scored a 4:08.90 to take gold and put the world on notice.
2016 Japanese Olympic Trials Day 1 Prelims Recap
The 2016 Japan Swim (Japanese Olympic Trials) kick-off today in Tokyo, with two big guns – Daiya Seto and Kosuke Hagino – highlighting the very first event.
Wicked-Fast Talent On Tap For Japanese Olympic Trials (Preview)
Although perhaps not as deep within each event as other nations, the talent sprinkled among the Japanese team is utterly fierce and will most definitely be in the mix for medals in Rio.
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.
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.
Dynamic Kosuke Hagino Decides On Olympic Trials Schedule
Proven to be a weapon of competition destruction across a myriad of events, 21-year-old Kosuke Hagino has zeroed in on 3, possibly 4 events to contest at the Japanese National Championships (Trials), slated for April 3rd through April 10th.
2016 Aquatic Super Series Preview
The Chinese and Japanese teams will have a hard time overcoming the talent and depth of the Australian team in Perth…
Watch Kosuke Hagino’s Comeback 200 IM From Kitajima Cup
Watch Japanese teammates Daiya Seto and Kosuke Hagino race head-to-head in the men’s 200 IM at last weekend’s Kosuke Kitajima Cup, Hagino’s first meet back since withdrawing from last year’s World Championships.
15 Year-Old Rikako Ikee Breaks Japanese Record in the 100 Freestyle
Rikako Ikee won the women’s 100 freestyle at the Kitajima Cup in a time of 53.99…
2015 Swammy Awards: Sun Yang, Asian Male Swimmer of the Year
Sun was a double gold-medalist at Worlds, and nearly pulled off an impressive sweep of the 200, 400 and 800 frees.
Laszlo Cseh Breaks European Record in 200 SCM Fly to Finish SC Euros
Hungarian Laszlo Cseh has broken another European Record to close his 2015 European Short Course Championships in Netanya, Israel. In the…
Le Clos: “Phelps’ World Records Have Been On My Mind Since London”
Chad Le Clos says Michael Phelps is a huge threat to his Olympic goals.
Watch Seto win 400 IM – 2015 World Championships Race Video
2015 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS RACE VIDEO: Daiya Seto of Japan improved his time from two years ago to win gold in the men’s 400 IM with a 4:08.50.
FINA World Championships Day 8 Prelims Live Recap
Tyler Clary and Chase Kalisz come into the meet with the two fastest times in the 400 IM, but Japan’s Daiya Seto, the reigning world champion in the event, may have something to say about the event title in the end.