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.
Shin Ohashi, a teenager with a penchant for junk food, is emerging as Japan's promising swimming star ahead of the Olympics. Standing at just 169cm (5ft 6ins), the 17-year-old has posted the two fastest 200m breaststroke times in the world this year, aiming to break the world record at the Asian Games. Ohashi won gold at the Asian Games in Tokyo, sharing the title with China's Dong Zhihao in the 100m breaststroke, while Qin Haiyang took third place.
Despite his love for crisps and fizzy juice, Ohashi remains determined to excel in swimming, with the support of his family and swim coach Kosuke Kitajima, who believes he has the potential to become a formidable competitor on the international stage.
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