Quick Info
| Profession | Swimmer |
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| Nationality | Japanese |
| Date of Birth | 05/03/2009 |
| Age | 17 years |
| Birthplace | Osaka, Japan |
Latest News about Shin Ohashi
24/09/2026
Shin Ohashi set a new world record in the men's 200m breaststroke at the Asian Games in Nagoya, clocking 2:04.83. The 17-year-old Japanese swimmer became the first man to break the 2:05 barrier in the event and won gold in the process.
24/09/2026
Ohashi also emerged as one of Japan's standout performers at the 2026 Asian Games, adding another gold medal in the 100m breaststroke. He further contributed to Japan's relay success by helping the team earn silver medals in the men's 4x100m medley relay and mixed 4x100m medley relay.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known For | Being the first Japanese swimmer to break the 200m breaststroke world record at the 2026 Asian Games after Olympic champion Kosuke Kitajima made it in 2002. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" (169 cm) |
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| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Shijonawate Gakuen High School, Osaka |
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Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Family
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Career
| Sport | Swimming |
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| Strokes | Breaststroke |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/believer.swim35/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shin Ohashi grew up in Japan. | |
| 2. His parents started teaching him to swim when he was three years old. | |
| 3. He attended Shijonawate Gakuen High School in Osaka. | |
| 4. He trained at Hirakata Swimming School while balancing school classes. | |
| 5. He regularly participates in the 50m, 100m, and 200m breaststroke races. | |
| 6. He also competed in freestyle, butterfly, and individual medley races. | |
| 7. Ohashi won numerous national championships before moving to international events. | |
| 8. He broke the 200m breaststroke world record at the age of 17 in 2026. |