Swimming: Ohashi's retirement press conference

TOKYO, Japan, Oct. 18 Kyodo - Japanese swimmer Yui Ohashi, the Tokyo Olympics 200- and 400-meter individual medley gold medalist, holds a press conference, announcing her retirement from competition. (Kyodo)

Swimming: Ohashi's retirement press conference

Swimming: Ohashi's retirement press conference

Japanese swimmer Yui Ohashi, the Tokyo Olympics 200- and 400-meter individual medley gold medalist, holds a press conference, announcing her retirement from competition.

Swimming: Ohashi's retirement press conference

Swimming: Ohashi's retirement press conference

Japanese swimmer Yui Ohashi, the Tokyo Olympics 200- and 400-meter individual medley gold medalist, holds a press conference, announcing her retirement from competition.

Swimming: Ohashi's retirement press conference

Swimming: Ohashi's retirement press conference

Japanese swimmer Yui Ohashi, the Tokyo Olympics 200- and 400-meter individual medley gold medalist, holds a press conference, announcing her retirement from competition.

Swimming: Ohashi's retirement press conference

Swimming: Ohashi's retirement press conference

Japanese swimmer Yui Ohashi, the Tokyo Olympics 200- and 400-meter individual medley gold medalist, holds a press conference, announcing her retirement from competition.

Swimming: Ohashi's retirement press conference

Swimming: Ohashi's retirement press conference

Japanese swimmer Yui Ohashi, the Tokyo Olympics 200- and 400-meter individual medley gold medalist, holds a press conference, announcing her retirement from competition.

Swimming: Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Ohashi to retire

Swimming: Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Ohashi to retire

Japanese swimmer Yui Ohashi shows off her two Tokyo Olympic gold medals on Aug. 1, 2021, at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in the capital. The 28-year-old women's 200- and 400-meter individual medley champion at Tokyo Games plans to retire from competition after her final race in September 2024, a source close to the matter said on Aug. 13, 2024.

Swimming race - LX Trofeo Sette Colli IP

Swimming race - LX Trofeo Sette Colli IP

OHASHI Yui 200M Medley Final Women during the Swimming Internationals - LX Trofeo "Sette Colli" IP at Foro Italico Swimming Center in Rome, Italy on June 23th, 2024

Swimming race - LX Trofeo Sette Colli IP

Swimming race - LX Trofeo Sette Colli IP

OHASHI Yui 200M Medley Final Women during the Swimming Internationals - LX Trofeo "Sette Colli" IP at Foro Italico Swimming Center in Rome, Italy on June 23th, 2024

Swimming race - LX Trofeo Sette Colli IP

Swimming race - LX Trofeo Sette Colli IP

OHASHI Yui 200M Medley Final Women during the Swimming Internationals - LX Trofeo "Sette Colli" IP at Foro Italico Swimming Center in Rome, Italy on June 23th, 2024

Swimming: Sette Colli Trophy

Swimming: Sette Colli Trophy

(From L) Sara Franceschi of Italy, Yui Ohashi of Japan and Abbie Wood of Britain pose for photos after winning bronze, gold and silver, respectively, in the women's 200-meter individual medley at the Sette Colli Trophy international swimming competition in Rome on June 23, 2024.

Swimming: Ohashi named to Japan team for Olympics

Swimming: Ohashi named to Japan team for Olympics

Japanese swimmer Yui Ohashi speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on March 27, 2024, as the Tokyo Olympic gold medalist is named to the Japanese swimming team for the Paris Olympics after earning a berth for the women's 200-meter individual medley at the games qualifying trials earlier in the month.

Swimming: Ohashi named to Japan team for Olympics

Swimming: Ohashi named to Japan team for Olympics

Japanese swimmer Yui Ohashi speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on March 27, 2024, as the Tokyo Olympic gold medalist is named to the Japanese swimming team for the Paris Olympics after earning a berth for the women's 200-meter individual medley at the games qualifying trials earlier in the month.

Swimming: Olympics qualifying trials

Swimming: Olympics qualifying trials

Japanese swimmer Yui Ohashi reacts after earning a Paris Olympic berth following her win in the women's 200-meter individual medley final at the games qualifying trials on March 24, 2024, at Tokyo Aquatics Centre.

Swimming: Olympics qualifying trials

Swimming: Olympics qualifying trials

Japanese swimmer Yui Ohashi reacts after earning a Paris Olympic berth following her win in the women's 200-meter individual medley final at the games qualifying trials on March 24, 2024, at Tokyo Aquatics Centre.

Swimming: Olympics qualifying trials

Swimming: Olympics qualifying trials

Japanese swimmers Yui Ohashi (R) and Shiho Matsumoto celebrate after earning Paris Olympic berths for the women's 200-meter individual medley at the games qualifying trials on March 24, 2024, at Tokyo Aquatics Centre.

Swimming: Olympics qualifying trials

Swimming: Olympics qualifying trials

Japanese swimmers Yui Ohashi (R) and Shiho Matsumoto celebrate after earning Paris Olympic berths for the women's 200-meter individual medley at the games qualifying trials on March 24, 2024, at Tokyo Aquatics Centre.

Swimming: Olympics qualifying trials

Swimming: Olympics qualifying trials

Japanese swimmer Yui Ohashi celebrates after earning a Paris Olympic berth following her win in the women's 200-meter individual medley final at the games qualifying trials on March 24, 2024, at Tokyo Aquatics Centre.

Swimming: Olympics qualifying trials

Swimming: Olympics qualifying trials

Japanese swimmer Yui Ohashi reacts after earning a Paris Olympic berth following her win in the women's 200-meter individual medley final at the games qualifying trials on March 24, 2024, at Tokyo Aquatics Centre.

Swimming: Olympics qualifying trials

Swimming: Olympics qualifying trials

Japanese swimmer Yui Ohashi reacts after earning a Paris Olympic berth following her win in the women's 200-meter individual medley final at the games qualifying trials on March 24, 2024, at Tokyo Aquatics Centre.

Swimming: Olympics qualifying trials

Swimming: Olympics qualifying trials

Japanese swimmer Yui Ohashi celebrates after earning a Paris Olympic berth following her win in the women's 200-meter individual medley final at the games qualifying trials on March 24, 2024, at Tokyo Aquatics Centre.

Swimming: Olympics qualifying trials

Swimming: Olympics qualifying trials

Japanese swimmer Yui Ohashi celebrates after earning a Paris Olympic berth following her win in the women's 200-meter individual medley final at the games qualifying trials on March 24, 2024, at Tokyo Aquatics Centre.

Swimming: Olympics qualifying trials

Swimming: Olympics qualifying trials

Japanese swimmer Yui Ohashi competes in the women's 200-meter individual medley final at the Paris Olympic qualifying trials on March 24, 2024, at Tokyo Aquatics Centre. The Tokyo Olympic gold medalist qualified for this event at the Paris Games.

Swimming: Olympics qualifying trials

Swimming: Olympics qualifying trials

Japanese swimmer Yui Ohashi competes in the women's 200-meter individual medley final at the Paris Olympic qualifying trials on March 24, 2024, at Tokyo Aquatics Centre. The Tokyo Olympic gold medalist qualified for this event at the Paris Games.

Swimming: Olympics qualifying trials

Swimming: Olympics qualifying trials

Japanese swimmer Yui Ohashi competes in the women's 200-meter individual medley final at the Paris Olympic qualifying trials on March 24, 2024, at Tokyo Aquatics Centre. The Tokyo Olympic gold medalist qualified for this event at the Paris Games.

Swimming: Olympics qualifying trials

Swimming: Olympics qualifying trials

Japanese swimmer Yui Ohashi competes in the women's 200-meter individual medley final at the Paris Olympic qualifying trials on March 24, 2024, at Tokyo Aquatics Centre. The Tokyo Olympic gold medalist qualified for this event at the Paris Games.

Swimming: Olympics qualifying trials

Swimming: Olympics qualifying trials

Japanese swimmer Yui Ohashi competes in the women's 200-meter individual medley final at the Paris Olympic qualifying trials on March 24, 2024, at Tokyo Aquatics Centre. The Tokyo Olympic gold medalist qualified for this event at the Paris Games.

Swimming: Olympics qualifying trials

Swimming: Olympics qualifying trials

Japanese swimmer Yui Ohashi competes in the women's 200-meter individual medley final at the Paris Olympic qualifying trials on March 24, 2024, at Tokyo Aquatics Centre. The Tokyo Olympic gold medalist qualified for this event at the Paris Games.

World aquatics championships

World aquatics championships

Yui Ohashi of Japan acknowledges the crowd after placing sixth in the women's 200-meter individual medley final at the world aquatics championships on July 24, 2023, at Marine Messe Fukuoka in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka.

World aquatics championships

World aquatics championships

Yui Ohashi of Japan appears dejected after placing sixth in the women's 200-meter individual medley final at the world aquatics championships on July 24, 2023, at Marine Messe Fukuoka in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka.

World aquatics championships

World aquatics championships

Yui Ohashi of Japan acknowledges the crowd after placing sixth in the women's 200-meter individual medley final at the world aquatics championships on July 24, 2023, at Marine Messe Fukuoka in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka.

World aquatics championships

World aquatics championships

Yui Ohashi of Japan sheds tears during an interview held after she placed sixth in the women's 200-meter individual medley final at the world aquatics championships on July 24, 2023, at Marine Messe Fukuoka in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka.

World aquatics championships

World aquatics championships

Yui Ohashi of Japan is pictured after placing sixth in the women's 200-meter individual medley final at the world aquatics championships on July 24, 2023, at Marine Messe Fukuoka in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka.

World aquatics championships

World aquatics championships

Yui Ohashi of Japan competes in the women's 200-meter individual medley final at the world aquatics championships on July 24, 2023, at Marine Messe Fukuoka in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka.

World aquatics championships

World aquatics championships

Yui Ohashi of Japan competes in the women's 200-meter individual medley final at the world aquatics championships on July 24, 2023, at Marine Messe Fukuoka in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka.

World aquatics championships

World aquatics championships

Yui Ohashi of Japan competes in the women's 200-meter individual medley final at the world aquatics championships on July 24, 2023, at Marine Messe Fukuoka in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka.

World aquatics championships

World aquatics championships

Yui Ohashi of Japan competes in the women's 200-meter individual medley final at the world aquatics championships on July 24, 2023, at Marine Messe Fukuoka in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka.

World aquatics championships

World aquatics championships

Yui Ohashi of Japan competes in the women's 200-meter individual medley final at the world aquatics championships on July 24, 2023, at Marine Messe Fukuoka in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka.

Swimming: Japan national championships

Swimming: Japan national championships

Reigning Olympic champion Yui Ohashi walks poolside after finishing second in the women's 200-meter individual medley final during the national swimming championships at the Tokyo Aquatics Center on April 4, 2023. Screen shows gold medalist Mio Narita speaking in a post-race interview.

Swimming: Japan national championships

Swimming: Japan national championships

Reigning Olympic champion Yui Ohashi reacts after finishing second in the women's 200-meter individual medley during the national swimming championships at the Tokyo Aquatics Center on April 4, 2023.

Swimming: World Championships

Swimming: World Championships

Yui Ohashi of Japan is pictured after finishing fifth in the women's 400-meter individual medley final at the world swimming championships on June 25, 2022 in Budapest.

Swimming: World Championships

Swimming: World Championships

Yui Ohashi of Japan competes in the women's 400-meter individual medley final at the world swimming championships on June 25, 2022 in Budapest.

Swimming: World Championships

Swimming: World Championships

Yui Ohashi of Japan competes in the women's 400-meter individual medley final at the world swimming championships on June 25, 2022 in Budapest.

Swimming: World Championships

Swimming: World Championships

Yui Ohashi of Japan competes in the women's 400-meter individual medley final at the world swimming championships on June 25, 2022 in Budapest.

Swimming: World Championships

Swimming: World Championships

Yui Ohashi of Japan competes in the women's 400-meter individual medley final at the world swimming championships on June 25, 2022 in Budapest.

Swimming: World Championships

Swimming: World Championships

Yui Ohashi of Japan is pictured after finishing fifth in the women's 400-meter individual medley final at the world swimming championships on June 25, 2022 in Budapest.

Swimming: World Championships

Swimming: World Championships

Yui Ohashi of Japan is pictured after competing in the women's 200-meter individual medley semifinals at the world swimming championships on June 18, 2022 in Budapest. She failed to advance to the final.

Swimming: World Championships

Swimming: World Championships

Yui Ohashi of Japan is pictured after competing in the women's 200-meter individual medley semifinals at the world swimming championships on June 18, 2022 in Budapest. She failed to advance to the final.

Swimming: World Championships

Swimming: World Championships

Yui Ohashi of Japan is pictured after competing in the women's 200-meter individual medley semifinals at the world swimming championships on June 18, 2022 in Budapest. She failed to advance to the final.

Swimming: World Championships

Swimming: World Championships

Yui Ohashi of Japan is pictured after competing in the women's 200-meter individual medley semifinals at the world swimming championships on June 18, 2022 in Budapest. She failed to advance to the final.