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| Natsumi
HOSHI |
| Sport |
Swimming |
| NOC |
Japan
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| Gender | Women |
| Born | 21 Aug 1990
in Koshigaya, JPN |
| Height | 1.64 m |
| Weight | 56 kg |
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General Interest |
Injuries |
In November 2014 she had her thyroid gland removed as part of treatment for Graves' disease, an autoimmune condition that commonly results in an overactive thyroid, subsequently causing fatigue. She had first shown symptoms of the illness at age 16. She returned to competitive action in January 2015. (The Daily Yomiuri, 19 Apr 2015; digital.asahi.com, 23 Jan 2015)
In March 2009 she injured her right ankle after falling down stairs. She was wearing high heels she was not used to. (asahi.com, 23 Jun 2011) |
Hero / Idol |
Japanese swimmer Kosuke Kitajima. (Swimming Magazine, 11 Apr 2013) |
International Debut |
Year |
2008 |
Further Personal Information |
Languages |
Japanese |
Sport Specific Information |
When and where did you begin this sport? |
She began swimming at age three. |
International Debut |
Competing for |
Japan |
General Interest |
Awards and honours |
She received an Excellence Award at the 2015 Japan Aquatics Awards, organised by the Japan Swimming Federation. (tobiuojapan.org, 26 Jan 2016)
She was named 2011 Best Athlete by the Saitama Swimming Federation in Japan. (toko-swimming.co.jp, 16 May 2012) |
Sport Specific Information |
Why this sport? |
She was influenced by her older brother. |
General Interest |
Sporting philosophy / motto |
"Continuity is power." (Twitter profile, 09 Feb 2016) |
Other information |
RETIREMENT
She announced her retirement in October 2016. (nikkansports.com, 04 Oct 2016; city.koshigaya.saitama.jp, 18 Oct 2019) |
Olympic Games |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| 3 |
2016 |
Rio de Janeiro, BRA |
200m Butterfly |
2:05.20 |
| Semifinal |
2016 |
Rio de Janeiro, BRA |
100m Butterfly |
58.03 |
| 3 |
2012 |
London, ENG |
200m Butterfly |
2:05.48 |
| Heats |
2012 |
London, ENG |
100m Butterfly |
59.06 |
| Semifinal |
2008 |
Beijing, CHN |
200m Butterfly |
2:07.93 |
World Championships |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| 1 |
2015 |
Kazan, RUS |
200m Butterfly |
2:05.56 |
| Semifinal |
2015 |
Kazan, RUS |
100m Butterfly |
58.45 |
| 7 |
2015 |
Kazan, RUS |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
DSQ |
| 4 |
2013 |
Barcelona, ESP |
200m Butterfly |
2:06.09 |
| Semifinal |
2013 |
Barcelona, ESP |
100m Butterfly |
59.42 |
| 5 |
2013 |
Barcelona, ESP |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:58.06 |
| Heats |
2011 |
Shanghai, CHN |
100m Butterfly |
59.63 |
| 4 |
2011 |
Shanghai, CHN |
200m Butterfly |
2:05.91 |
World Cup Short Course |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| 3 |
2011 |
Tokyo, JPN |
200m Butterfly |
2:05.97 |
Asian Games |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| 4 |
2014 |
Incheon, KOR |
100m Butterfly |
59.21 |
| 2 |
2014 |
Incheon, KOR |
200m Butterfly |
2:08.04 |
| 1 |
2014 |
Incheon, KOR |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
4:00.94 |
| 2 |
2010 |
Guangzhou, CHN |
200m Butterfly |
2:07.96 |
| 6 |
2010 |
Guangzhou, CHN |
100m Butterfly |
59.87 |
| 8 |
2010 |
Guangzhou, CHN |
50m Butterfly |
27.93 |
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