Kosuke Hagino

Olympic swimmer with multiple medals

Kosuke Hagino - Olympic swimmer with multiple medals
Born

August 15th, 1994
31 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Japan

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Competitions included the 2016 Summer Olympics, where won gold in the 400-meter individual medley and bronze in the 200-meter individual medley. Secured multiple medals at the World Championships, highlighting prowess in various swimming strokes. Achieved success in the Japan National Championships, establishing a strong national presence in the sport.

Won gold in the 400m individual medley at the 2016 Olympics

Earned bronze in the 200m individual medley at the 2016 Olympics

Achieved multiple medals at the World Championships

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