Shin Ohashi, the junk food-loving teen and Japan’s next big swimming hope
The 17-year-old swimmer has clocked the world’s two fastest 200m breaststroke times this year and is targeting the world record at this week’s Asian Games.
Seventeen-year-old Shin Ohashi, known for his love of junk food, is emerging as Japan's next swimming star ahead of the 2024 Olympics. The 169cm tall teenager has posted the fastest 200m breaststroke times in the world this year and aims to break the world record at this week's Asian Games. Ohashi won gold in the 100m breaststroke at the Tokyo Games after a dead heat with China's Dong Zhihao, beating Qin Haiyang into third place.
Despite his love for crisps and fizzy drinks, Ohashi acknowledges the potentially detrimental effect on his performance and has been practicing diligently for the 200m breaststroke. Japanese swimming legend Kosuke Kitajima believes Ohashi has the potential to strike fear into his rivals and become a swimmer who can bring victory to Japan in future Olympics, including the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
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