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Kitajima advances to 100m breaststroke semifinals in London Olympics

LONDON, Britain - Japan's two-time double Olympic champion Kosuke Kitajima (L) finishes second overall in the men's 100-meter breaststroke heat at the London Olympics Aquatic Centre on July 28, 2012. Kitajima safely advanced to semifinals with a time of 59.62 seconds, just 0.01 seconds behind Australia's Christian Sprenger.

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Tsukahara claims men's 100 meters at Osaka Grand Prix

OSAKA, Japan - American Rodney Martin (L) secured the title in the men's 200 meters in 20.30 seconds at Osaka Grand Prix at Nagai Stadium on May 9, while Shinji Takahira (R) came second just 0.01 behind in a personal best time.

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Morita sets national record in Speedo's LZR Racer

ROME, Italy - Japan's Tomomi Morita rewrote the national record in the men's 50-meter backstroke donning Speedo's high-tech LZR Racer suit at a meet in Rome on June 6. Morita came in fourth place in the non-Olympic event but clocked 25.38 seconds to better the Japanese mark by 0.01.

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Asahara wins men's 100 at Oda Memorial

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Japan's Nobuharu Asahara (R) gets congratulations from Kareem Streete-Thompson of the Cayman Islands after beating him by 0.01 second to win the men's 100 meters final at the Oda Memorial international meet at Hiroshima Big Arch on April 29. Asahara, who is gunning to become the first Japanese to clock under 10 seconds, crossed the finish line in 10.16 seconds.

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(1)Shinya edges LeMay-Doan to win women's 500

NAGANO, Japan - Japan's Shihomi Shinya waves at the audience after crossing the finish line in the women's 500 meters at M-Wave ice arena in Nagano on Dec. 7. Shinya edged world record holder Catriona LeMay-Doan of Canada by just 0.01 to win the gold in 38.60 seconds.

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Morita sets national record in Speedo's LZR Racer

ROME, Italy - Japan's Tomomi Morita rewrote the national record in the men's 50-meter backstroke donning Speedo's high-tech LZR Racer suit at a meet in Rome on June 6. Morita came in fourth place in the non-Olympic event but clocked 25.38 seconds to better the Japanese mark by 0.01. (Kyodo)

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Tsukahara claims men's 100 meters at Osaka Grand Prix

OSAKA, Japan - American Rodney Martin (L) secured the title in the men's 200 meters in 20.30 seconds at Osaka Grand Prix at Nagai Stadium on May 9, while Shinji Takahira (R) came second just 0.01 behind in a personal best time. (Kyodo)

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(1)Shinya edges LeMay-Doan to win women's 500

NAGANO, Japan - Japan's Shihomi Shinya waves at the audience after crossing the finish line in the women's 500 meters at M-Wave ice arena in Nagano on Dec. 7. Shinya edged world record holder Catriona LeMay-Doan of Canada by just 0.01 to win the gold in 38.60 seconds. (Kyodo)

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Sprint queen Fukushima completes national title double

Japan's Chisato Fukushima finishes first in the women's 200 meters at the national championships in Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on June 26, 2016. The 27-year-old set a new national record of 22.88 seconds, cutting 0.01 second off her own national mark, which she holds alongside the 100-meter best. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sprint queen Fukushima completes national title double

Japan's Chisato Fukushima poses in front of an electric board which shows her new national record of 22.88 seconds in the women's 200 meters at the national championships in Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on June 26, 2016. The 27-year-old cut 0.01 second off her own 200 meter national mark, which she holds alongside the 100-meter best. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Bolt edges Gatlin to retain world 100m title

Composite photo shows stages of the men's 100-meter finalists' race at the world athletics championships in Beijing on Aug. 23, 2015. Usain Bolt (C in yellow) won in a personal season-best time of 9.79 seconds, 0.01 faster than Justin Gatlin (3rd from L). (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Bolt edges Gatlin to retain world 100-meter title

Jamaica's Usain Bolt wins the men's 100-meter final with a personal season-best time of 9.79 seconds, 0.01 faster than Justin Gatlin of the United States, at the world athletics championships in Beijing on Aug. 23, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Bolt edges Gatlin to retain world 100-meter title

Usain Bolt celebrates his 100-meter victory with his trademark lightning pose at the world athletics championships in Beijing on Aug. 23, 2015. Bolt recorded his season best of 9.79 seconds in the final, 0.01 ahead of his rival Justin Gatlin. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Bolt edges Gatlin to retain world 100-meter title

Justin Gatlin (R) and Usain Bolt hug each other after the men's 100-meter final at the world athletics championships in Beijing on Aug. 23, 2015. Bolt held off Gatlin by 0.01 to win in 9.79 seconds. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Bolt edges Gatlin to retain world 100-meter title

Usain Bolt celebrates his 100-meter victory with his trademark lightning pose at the world athletics championships in Beijing on Aug. 23, 2015. Bolt recorded his season best of 9.79 seconds in the final, 0.01 ahead of his rival Justin Gatlin. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Bolt edges Gatlin to retain world 100-meter title

Jamaica's Usain Bolt signs autographs for fans after winning the men's 100 meters at the world athletics championships in Beijing on Aug. 23, 2015. The Olympic champion recorded his season best of 9.79 seconds, 0.01 ahead of Justin Gatlin of the United States. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Bolt edges Gatlin to retain world 100-meter title

Jamaica's Usain Bolt celebrates his 100-meter title victory with fans at the world athletics championships in Beijing on Aug. 23, 2015. The Olympic champion recorded his season best of 9.79 seconds, 0.01 ahead of Justin Gatlin of the United States. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Bolt edges Gatlin to retain world 100-meter title

Usain Bolt crosses the finish line to win gold in the men's 100-meter final at the world athletics championships in Beijing on Aug. 23, 2015. Bolt recorded his season best of 9.79 seconds, 0.01 ahead of his rival Justin Gatlin. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Bolt edges Gatlin to retain world 100-meter title

Usain Bolt (C) crosses the finish line to win gold in the men's 100-meter final at the world athletics championships in Beijing on Aug. 23, 2015. Bolt recorded his season best of 9.79 seconds, 0.01 ahead of his rival Justin Gatlin (L). (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Sani Brown runs 9.97 in 100 meters

An electric board shows a men's 100-meter national record time of 9.97 seconds set by Japanese sprinter Abdul Hakim Sani Brown at an athletics championships in Austin, Texas, on June 7, 2019. The 20-year-old, finishing third at the event at the University of Texas, trimmed 0.01 second from the previous Japanese record set by Yoshihide Kiryu in September 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Sani Brown runs 9.97 in 100 m

Japanese sprinter Abdul Hakim Sani Brown sets a national record with a time of 9.97 seconds in the men's 100 meters at an athletics championships in Austin, Texas, on June 7, 2019. The 20-year-old, finishing third at the event at the University of Texas, trimmed 0.01 second from the previous Japanese record set by Yoshihide Kiryu in September 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Sani Brown runs 9.97 in 100 m

Japanese sprinter Abdul Hakim Sani Brown sets a national record with a time of 9.97 seconds in the men's 100 meters at an athletics championships in Austin, Texas, on June 7, 2019. The 20-year-old, finishing third at the event at the University of Texas, trimmed 0.01 second from the previous Japanese record set by Yoshihide Kiryu in September 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Sani Brown runs 9.97 in 100 m

Japanese sprinter Abdul Hakim Sani Brown sets a national record with a time of 9.97 seconds in the men's 100 meters at an athletics championships in Austin, Texas, on June 7, 2019. The 20-year-old, finishing third at the event at the University of Texas, trimmed 0.01 second from the previous Japanese record set by Yoshihide Kiryu in September 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Sani Brown runs 9.97 in 100 m

Japanese sprinter Abdul Hakim Sani Brown sets a national record with a time of 9.97 seconds in the men's 100 meters at an athletics championships in Austin, Texas, on June 7, 2019. The 20-year-old, finishing third at the event at the University of Texas, trimmed 0.01 second from the previous Japanese record set by Yoshihide Kiryu in September 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Sani Brown runs 9.97 in 100 m

Japanese sprinter Abdul Hakim Sani Brown speaks to reporters after setting a national record with a time of 9.97 seconds in the men's 100 meters at an athletics championships in Austin, Texas, on June 7, 2019. The 20-year-old, finishing third at the event at the University of Texas, trimmed 0.01 second from the previous Japanese record set by Yoshihide Kiryu in September 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Sani Brown runs 9.97 in 100 m

Japanese sprinter Abdul Hakim Sani Brown speaks to reporters after setting a national record with a time of 9.97 seconds in the men's 100 meters at an athletics championships in Austin, Texas, on June 7, 2019. The 20-year-old, finishing third at the event at the University of Texas, trimmed 0.01 second from the previous Japanese record set by Yoshihide Kiryu in September 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Sani Brown runs 9.97 in 100 m

Japanese sprinter Abdul Hakim Sani Brown speaks to reporters after setting a national record with a time of 9.97 seconds in the men's 100 meters at an athletics championships in Austin, Texas, on June 7, 2019. The 20-year-old, finishing third at the event at the University of Texas, trimmed 0.01 second from the previous Japanese record set by Yoshihide Kiryu in September 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Sani Brown runs 9.97 in 100 m

Japanese sprinter Abdul Hakim Sani Brown (C) sets a national record with a time of 9.97 seconds in the men's 100 meters at an athletics championships in Austin, Texas, on June 7, 2019. The 20-year-old, finishing third at the event at the University of Texas, trimmed 0.01 second from the previous Japanese record set by Yoshihide Kiryu in September 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Sani Brown runs 9.97 in 100 m

Japanese sprinter Abdul Hakim Sani Brown (2nd from L) sets a national record with a time of 9.97 seconds in the men's 100 meters at an athletics championships in Austin, Texas, on June 7, 2019. The 20-year-old, finishing third at the event at the University of Texas, trimmed 0.01 second from the previous Japanese record set by Yoshihide Kiryu in September 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Sani Brown runs 9.97 in 100 m

Japanese sprinter Abdul Hakim Sani Brown sets a national record with a time of 9.97 seconds in the men's 100 meters at an athletics championships in Austin, Texas, on June 7, 2019. The 20-year-old, finishing third at the event at the University of Texas, trimmed 0.01 second from the previous Japanese record set by Yoshihide Kiryu in September 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Sani Brown runs 9.97 in 100 m

Japanese sprinter Abdul Hakim Sani Brown speaks to reporters after setting a national record with a time of 9.97 seconds in the men's 100 meters at an athletics championships in Austin, Texas, on June 7, 2019. The 20-year-old, finishing third at the event at the University of Texas, trimmed 0.01 second from the previous Japanese record set by Yoshihide Kiryu in September 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Sani Brown runs 9.97 in 100 m

Japanese sprinter Abdul Hakim Sani Brown (3rd from R) sets a national record with a time of 9.97 seconds in the men's 100 meters at an athletics championships in Austin, Texas, on June 7, 2019. The 20-year-old, finishing third at the event at the University of Texas, trimmed 0.01 second from the previous Japanese record set by Yoshihide Kiryu in September 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Sani Brown runs 9.97 in 100 m

Japanese sprinter Abdul Hakim Sani Brown (3rd from R) sets a national record with a time of 9.97 seconds in the men's 100 meters at an athletics championships in Austin, Texas, on June 7, 2019. The 20-year-old, finishing third at the event at the University of Texas, trimmed 0.01 second from the previous Japanese record set by Yoshihide Kiryu in September 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Sani Brown runs 9.97 in 100 m

Japanese sprinter Abdul Hakim Sani Brown (3rd from R)sets a national record with a time of 9.97 seconds in the men's 100 meters at an athletics championships in Austin, Texas, on June 7, 2019. The 20-year-old, finishing third at the event at the University of Texas, trimmed 0.01 second from the previous Japanese record set by Yoshihide Kiryu in September 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Sani Brown runs 9.97 in 100 m

Japanese sprinter Abdul Hakim Sani Brown sets a national record with a time of 9.97 seconds in the men's 100 meters at an athletics championships in Austin, Texas, on June 7, 2019. The 20-year-old, finishing third at the event at the University of Texas, trimmed 0.01 second from the previous Japanese record set by Yoshihide Kiryu in September 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Sani Brown runs 9.97 in 100 m

Japanese sprinter Abdul Hakim Sani Brown sets a national record with a time of 9.97 seconds in the men's 100 meters at an athletics championships in Austin, Texas, on June 7, 2019. The 20-year-old, finishing third at the event at the University of Texas, trimmed 0.01 second from the previous Japanese record set by Yoshihide Kiryu in September 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Sani Brown runs 9.97 in 100 m

Japanese sprinter Abdul Hakim Sani Brown sets a national record with a time of 9.97 seconds in the men's 100 meters at an athletics championships in Austin, Texas, on June 7, 2019. The 20-year-old, finishing third at the event at the University of Texas, trimmed 0.01 second from the previous Japanese record set by Yoshihide Kiryu in September 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Sani Brown runs 9.97 in 100 m

Japanese sprinter Abdul Hakim Sani Brown sets a national record with a time of 9.97 seconds in the men's 100 meters at an athletics championships in Austin, Texas, on June 7, 2019. The 20-year-old, finishing third at the event at the University of Texas, trimmed 0.01 second from the previous Japanese record set by Yoshihide Kiryu in September 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Sani Brown runs 9.97 in 100 m

Japanese sprinter Abdul Hakim Sani Brown sets a national record with a time of 9.97 seconds in the men's 100 meters at an athletics championships in Austin, Texas, on June 7, 2019. The 20-year-old, finishing third at the event at the University of Texas, trimmed 0.01 second from the previous Japanese record set by Yoshihide Kiryu in September 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Sani Brown runs 9.97 in 100 m

Japanese sprinter Abdul Hakim Sani Brown sets a national record with a time of 9.97 seconds in the men's 100 meters at an athletics championships in Austin, Texas, on June 7, 2019. The 20-year-old, finishing third at the event at the University of Texas, trimmed 0.01 second from the previous Japanese record set by Yoshihide Kiryu in September 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Seto edges Hagino in 400 IM in matchup of world, Olympic champions

Two-time world champion Daiya Seto (R) edges Rio Olympic champion Kosuke Hagino in the men's 400-meter individual medley -- 0.01 seconds ahead of Hagino -- at the national swimming championships in the central Japan city of Nagoya on April 13, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hirscher wins combined silver at Alpine World Ski Championships

Marcel Hirscher of Austria competes in the men's alpine combined event at the Alpine World Ski Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, on Feb. 13, 2017. The defending champion Hirscher claimed the silver medal with a total time of 2 minutes, 26.34 seconds, 0.01 second behind local favorite Luca Aerni. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hirscher wins combined silver at Alpine World Ski Championships

Marcel Hirscher of Austria competes in the men's alpine combined event at the Alpine World Ski Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, on Feb. 13, 2017. The defending champion Hirscher claimed the silver medal with a total time of 2 minutes, 26.34 seconds, 0.01 second behind local favorite Luca Aerni. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hirscher wins combined silver at Alpine World Ski Championships

Marcel Hirscher of Austria competes in the men's alpine combined event at the Alpine World Ski Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, on Feb. 13, 2017. The defending champion Hirscher claimed the silver medal with a total time of 2 minutes, 26.34 seconds, 0.01 second behind local favorite Luca Aerni. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Asahara wins men's 100 at Oda Memorial

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Japan's Nobuharu Asahara (R) gets congratulations from Kareem Streete-Thompson of the Cayman Islands after beating him by 0.01 second to win the men's 100 meters final at the Oda Memorial international meet at Hiroshima Big Arch on April 29. Asahara, who is gunning to become the first Japanese to clock under 10 seconds, crossed the finish line in 10.16 seconds. (Kyodo)