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Ryota NAITO
Sport Swimming
NOC Japan   
GenderMen
Born30 Oct 1997 in Iruma, JPN
Height1.81 m
 Human Interest 
Sport Specific Information
Club / Team
Yashima Dengyosha [JPN] / Swin Omiya Swimming School [JPN]:
General Interest
Hobbies
Visiting hot springs. (vivi.tv, 01 Sep 2019; news.line.me, 03 Feb 2019)
Sport Specific Information
Why this sport?
He was influenced by his older brother and decided to get involved in swimming as it was good for his health.
General Interest
Ambitions
To compete at the 2022 World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, and the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. (yashima-dengyosha.co.jp, 06 Nov 2021; radiotalk.jp, 02 Dec 2021)
Sport Specific Information
Name of coach
Yoshimitsu Shimoyama [national], JPN
When and where did you begin this sport?
He took up the sport while in kindergarten.
Further Personal Information
Occupation
Athlete
Languages
Japanese
General Interest
Sporting philosophy / motto
"Even dust can become a mountain if you let it pile. The fastest way to success is to work hard and often." (news.line.me, 03 Feb 2019)

 Competition Highlights
World Championships Short Course
Rank Year Venue Event Result
8 2022 Melbourne, VIC, AUS 200m Backstroke 1:51.67
World Cup Short Course
Rank Year Venue Event Result
8 2017 Tokyo, JPN 200m Backstroke 1:54.52