Daiya Seto
Swimmer and World Championship medalist
Born
May 24th, 1994
30 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Japan
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A competitive swimmer representing Japan, competed primarily in butterfly and individual medley events. Achieved significant success at the World Championships and has set various national records. Participated in the 2016 Rio Olympics, showcasing exceptional skills in multiple swimming disciplines.
Won gold at the 2019 World Championships in the 200m butterfly
Held Japanese records in multiple events
Competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
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