Biography
Started: She began swimming at age three, and took up the sport seriously in 2016 at Rakuhoku Junior High School in Kyoto, Japan. (ouhs.jp, 26 May 2021)
Reason: When she went to watch a swimming competition, she was introduced to Para swimming by an acquaintance of Japanese Para swimmer Mei Ichinose. (ytv-athlete.jp, 22 Sep 2018)
Ambition: To win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. Outside of sport, she wants to become a primary school teacher. (ytv.co.jp, 09 Feb 2023; ouhs.jp, 26 May 2021)
Awards: In 2019 she received a Rookie Award at the Japan Para Sports Awards. (yomiuri.co.jp, 12 Jan 2019)
In 2016 she received the Kyoto Sports Grand Award in Japan. (city.kyoto.lg.jp, 2016)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateJanuary 29, 2003
Place of ResidenceSENNAN
OccupationStudent
EducationOsaka University of Health and Sport Sciences, Kumatori, JPN
Languages SpokenJapanese
CoachYohei Hamagami [club]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 6 | 100m Breaststroke - SB8 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:28.59 |
| 13 | 200m Individual Medley - SM9 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 2:53.28 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 4 | 100m Breaststroke - SB8 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:27.88 |
| 6 | 100m Breaststroke - SB8 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:30.31 |
| 9 | 100m Backstroke - S9 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:20.53 |
| 9 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 4:38.11 |
| 9 | 4x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 5:07.03 |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 2 | 100m Backstroke - S9 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | 1:18.86 |
| 2 | 100m Breaststroke - SB8 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | 1:27.62 |
| 2 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | 4:28.64 |
| 2 | 4x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | 4:49.76 |
| 5 | 100m Freestyle - S9 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | 1:10.78 |
| 5 | 400m Freestyle - S9 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | 5:50.19 |
| 6 | 100m Butterfly - S9 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | 1:21.81 |
| 6 | 200m Individual Medley - SM9 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | 2:52.84 |
