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Automobile Barcelona International Motor Show

BARCELONA, SPAIN - May 19: Mireia Belmonte, the Spanish Olympic gold medalist swimmer, posing in front of the all-new Hyundai Kona, an all-electric compact SUV from the South Korean manufacturer, during the Automobile Barcelona International Motor Show on May 19, 2023, in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Joan Cros/NurPhoto)

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Automobile Barcelona International Motor Show

BARCELONA, SPAIN - May 19: Mireia Belmonte, the Spanish Olympic gold medalist swimmer, sitting inside the all-new Hyundai Kona, an all-electric compact SUV from the South Korean manufacturer, during the Automobile Barcelona International Motor Show on May 19, 2023, in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Joan Cros/NurPhoto)

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Xinhua Headlines: 100 days to go, China ready to stage splendid Universiade

(230419) -- BEIJING, April 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese swimmer Zhang Yufei poses for photos with her medals after the swimming event of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 1, 2021. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

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MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-MERMAID PERFORMANCE- HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI-CELEBRATIONS

(230419) -- KUALA LUMPUR, April 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A mermaid swimmer performs during the media preview of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations at Aquaria KLCC in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April 18, 2023. Hari Raya Aidilfitri, also known as Eid al-Fitr, marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-MERMAID PERFORMANCE- HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI-CELEBRATIONS

(230419) -- KUALA LUMPUR, April 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A mermaid swimmer performs during the media preview of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations at Aquaria KLCC in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April 18, 2023. Hari Raya Aidilfitri, also known as Eid al-Fitr, marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-MERMAID PERFORMANCE- HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI-CELEBRATIONS

(230419) -- KUALA LUMPUR, April 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor poses for a picture with a mermaid swimmer during the media preview of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations at Aquaria KLCC in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April 18, 2023. Hari Raya Aidilfitri, also known as Eid al-Fitr, marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-MERMAID PERFORMANCE- HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI-CELEBRATIONS

(230419) -- KUALA LUMPUR, April 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A mermaid swimmer performs during the media preview of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations at Aquaria KLCC in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April 18, 2023. Hari Raya Aidilfitri, also known as Eid al-Fitr, marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-MERMAID PERFORMANCE- HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI-CELEBRATIONS

(230419) -- KUALA LUMPUR, April 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors take pictures of a mermaid swimmer during the media preview of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations at Aquaria KLCC in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April 18, 2023. Hari Raya Aidilfitri, also known as Eid al-Fitr, marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-MERMAID PERFORMANCE- HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI-CELEBRATIONS

(230419) -- KUALA LUMPUR, April 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A mermaid swimmer performs during the media preview of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations at Aquaria KLCC in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April 18, 2023. Hari Raya Aidilfitri, also known as Eid al-Fitr, marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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Swimmer Ikee graduates from Nihon Univ.

Japanese swimmer Rikako Ikee (R), a student of Nihon University, attends her graduation ceremony at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan hall on March 25, 2023. Ikee competed in the Tokyo Olympics after surviving leukemia, having been diagnosed shortly before her freshman year.

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Swimmer Ikee graduates from Nihon Univ.

Japanese swimmer Rikako Ikee (C), a student of Nihon University, attends her graduation ceremony at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan hall on March 25, 2023. Ikee competed in the Tokyo Olympics after surviving leukemia, having been diagnosed shortly before her freshman year.

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Japanese swimmer Kitajima

Japan's retired four-time Olympic swimming gold medalist Kosuke Kitajima competes in the men's 50-meter breaststroke at the Tokyo Masters, his first meet in seven years, at Tokyo's Tatsumi International Swimming Center on March 18, 2023.

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Japanese swimmer Kitajima

Japan's four-time Olympic swimming gold medalist Kosuke Kitajima poses at Tokyo's Tatsumi International Swimming Center on March 18, 2023. Kitajima entered the Tokyo Masters, his first meet since retiring in 2016.

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Swimming: Ikee trains in Toyama

Swimmer Rikako Ikee meets the press after taking part in a training camp in Toyama, central Japan, on March 19, 2023. ==Kyodo

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Swimming: Ikee trains in Toyama

Swimmer Rikako Ikee takes part in a training camp in Toyama, central Japan, on March 19, 2023.

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Para swimmer Ibrahim Al Hussein

Screenshot shows Ibrahim Al Hussein, a Syrian swimmer who represented the Refugee Paralympic Team at the Tokyo Games, speaking during an online interview in Athens on March 3, 2023.

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Traditional Japanese doll

Photo taken in Tokyo on Jan. 25, 2023, shows "hina" traditional Japanese dolls unveiled by doll maker Kyugetsu Co., featuring Yakult Swallows slugger Munetaka Murakami (bottom R), figure skater Kaori Sakamoto (bottom L), competitive swimmer Rikako Ikee (upper R), judoka Uta Abe (upper C) and table tennis player Mima Ito (upper L).

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Traditional Japanese doll

Photo taken in Tokyo on Jan. 25, 2023, shows "hina" traditional Japanese dolls unveiled by doll maker Kyugetsu Co., featuring Yakult Swallows slugger Munetaka Murakami (bottom R), figure skater Kaori Sakamoto (bottom L), competitive swimmer Rikako Ikee (upper R), judoka Uta Abe (upper C) and table tennis player Mima Ito (upper L).

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(SP)RUSSIA-VLADIVOSTOK-WINTER SWIMMERS

(221222) -- VLADIVOSTOK, Dec. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A swimmer is seen in the icy sea of Amur Bay, Vladivostok, Russia, Dec. 21, 2022. (Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinhua)

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(SP)RUSSIA-VLADIVOSTOK-WINTER SWIMMERS

(221222) -- VLADIVOSTOK, Dec. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A swimmer walks out of the icy sea of Amur Bay, Vladivostok, Russia, Dec. 21, 2022. (Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinhua)

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(SP)RUSSIA-VLADIVOSTOK-WINTER SWIMMERS

(221222) -- VLADIVOSTOK, Dec. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A swimmer rubs his body with snow after swimming in the icy sea of Amur Bay, Vladivostok, Russia, Dec. 21, 2022. (Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinhua)

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(SP)RUSSIA-VLADIVOSTOK-WINTER SWIMMERS

(221222) -- VLADIVOSTOK, Dec. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A swimmer rubs his body with snow after swimming in the icy sea of Amur Bay, Vladivostok, Russia, Dec. 21, 2022. (Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinhua)

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Koga at Pan Pacific C'ships

IRVINE, United States - Japanese swimmer Junya Koga swims during the men's 100-meter backstroke final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 18, 2010. Koga won the silver.

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Koga at Pan Pacific C'ships

IRVINE, United States - Japanese swimmer Junya Koga swims during the men's 100-meter backstroke qualifier at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 18, 2010. Koga advanced to the final and won the silver.

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Terakawa at Pan Pacific C'ships

IRVINE, United States - Japanese swimmer Aya Terakawa swims during the women's 100-meter backstroke qualifier at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 18, 2010. Terakawa advanced to the final and won the silver.

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Phelps gears up for Pan Pacific c'ships

CALIFORNIA, United States - U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps, winner of eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, speaks at a press conference on Aug. 16, 2010, in Irvine, California, prior to the Pan Pacific championships. Phelps said he is in good condition.

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Athletes prepare for 2020 Tokyo Paralympics

OSAKA, Japan, Jan. 2 Kyodo - Japanese swimmer Mei Ichinose, a 2016 Rio de Janeiro Paralympian, trains in Higashiosaka, Osaka Prefecture, on Sept. 13, 2017, to compete at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.

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Hoshi 1st Japanese woman ever to win world swim gold

KAZAN, Russia, Aug. 7 Kyodo - Natsumi Hoshi of Japan (C), Cammile Adams of the United States (L) and Zhang Yufel of China show their medals after taking gold, silver and bronze in the women's 200-meter butterfly at the world championships in Kazan, Russia, on Aug. 6, 2015. Hoshi became the first Japanese female swimmer ever to win a world title.

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Sun Yang wins 400-meter freestyle

KAZAN, Russia, Aug. 3 Kyodo - Chinese swimmer Sun Yang celebrates after winning the 400-meter freestyle final at the world championships in Kazan, Russia, on Aug. 2, 2015.

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100-year-old woman in swimming competition

TOKYO, July 16 Kyodo - Mieko Nagaoka smiles after completing the 400-meter freestyle at the Japan Masters swimming competition in Tokyo on July 16, 2015. The 100-year-old swimmer recorded a time of 20 minutes and 22.81 seconds.

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Tomita arrives back in Japan after trial opens in Incheon

NAGOYA, Japan - Japanese swimmer Naoya Tomita is seen at Chubu Centrair International Airport in Nagoya on Jan. 13, 2015, after arriving from Incheon, South Korea, where he attended the first court hearing of a case in which he was summarily indicted for stealing a camera at the Incheon Asian Games. The 25-year-old Tomita strongly denied the allegation during his first court appearance in Incheon.

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Swimmer Tomita heads to Incheon for trial over alleged theft

NAGOYA, Japan - Japanese swimmer Naoya Tomita speaks to the press at the Chubu international airport in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Jan. 12, 2015, before leaving for Incheon, South Korea, for his trial for allegedly stealing a camera.

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Alleged camera thief Tomita's trial date set for Jan. 12

NAGOYA, Japan - Japanese swimmer Naoya Tomita, who was indicted for stealing a camera during the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, speaks to reporters in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 4, 2014. The first court hearing for Tomita, who has asserted his innocence since returning to Japan, will be held in Incheon on Jan. 12.

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Tomita says unknown man placed camera in his bag

NAGOYA, Japan - Japanese swimmer Naoya Tomita, who was summarily indicted for allegedly stealing a camera at September's Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, speaks at a news conference in Nagoya on Nov. 6, 2014. Tomita said that someone else placed the camera in his bag at the Asian Games swimming venue.

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Tomita says unknown man placed camera in his bag

NAGOYA, Japan - Japanese swimmer Naoya Tomita (R), who was summarily indicted for allegedly stealing a camera at September's Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, looks at a photo of the type of camera he allegedly stole, during a news conference in Nagoya on Nov. 6, 2014. Tomita said that someone else placed the camera in his bag at the Asian Games swimming venue.

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Tomita says unknown man placed camera in his bag

NAGOYA, Japan - Japanese swimmer Naoya Tomita, who was summarily indicted for allegedly stealing a camera at September's Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, wipes away tears during a news conference in Nagoya on Nov. 6, 2014. Tomita said that someone else placed the camera in his bag at the Asian Games swimming venue.

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Tomita says unknown man placed camera in his bag

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Japanese swimmer Naoya Tomita, who was summarily indicted for allegedly stealing a camera at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, in September 2014. The 25-year-old Tomita told Kyodo News on Nov. 5, 2014, that someone else placed the camera in his bag at the Asian Games swimming venue and that he is looking into filing an appeal in South Korea.

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Hagino named Asian Games MVP

INCHEON, South Korea - Japanese swimmer Kosuke Hagino holds a trophy as he was named the most valuable athlete of the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, on Oct. 4, 2014. The 20-year-old Hagino won medals in all seven races he entered, capturing four golds, one silver and two bronze.

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Japanese swimmer kicked out of Asian Games for stealing camera

INCHEON, South Korea - Tsuyoshi Aoki, chief of the Japanese delegation competing at the Asian Games, tells a press conference in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 27, 2014, that swimmer Naoya Tomita has been expelled from the delegation for stealing a camera belonging to a South Korean media organization.

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Japanese swimmer kicked out of Asian Games for stealing camera

INCHEON, South Korea - Tsuyoshi Aoki (L), chief of the Japanese delegation competing at the Asian Games, and another delegation official apologize during a press conference in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 27, 2014, after swimmer Naoya Tomita was questioned by local police on suspicion of stealing a camera belonging to a South Korean media organization. Tomita was expelled from the delegation over the incident.

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Japanese swimmer kicked out of Asian Games for stealing camera

INCHEON, South Korea - Photo taken Sept. 24, 2014, shows Japanese swimmer Naoya Tomita after he finished fourth in the men's 100-meter breaststroke at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea. The Japanese Olympic Committee said Sept. 27 that Tomita has been expelled from the Japanese team for stealing a camera belonging to a South Korean media organization.

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Ex-swimmer to aid female athletes with medical knowledge

TOKYO, Japan - Yuko Sakurama, senior manager of the brand-new Japanese Center for Research on Women in Sport at Juntendo University, says in an interview on Aug. 18, 2014, that she will support Japanese female athletes for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games with her medical knowledge and experience as a former top swimmer.

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Centennial of birth of gold-medal swimmer Maehata

HASHIMOTO, Japan - Masaomi Hyodo (far L), a son of legendary Olympic gold-medal swimmer Hideko Maehata, sees some 50 exhibits of his mother during a centennial ceremony of her birth at a gymnasium in Hashimoto, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on July 31, 2014. Maehata is best remembered by many Japanese for a live NHK radio broadcast of the 200-meter breaststroke final in the 1936 Berlin Olympics in which an announcer repeatedly shouted "Ganbare (Go for it), Maehata!"

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100-yr-old swimmer renews world record at Japan Masters

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese swimmer Mieko Nagaoka smiles after renewing her own world record in the women's 50-meter backstroke in the 100-year-old age group at the Japan Masters swimming championships in Yokohama on July 18, 2014. Nagaoka, the first swimmer in that age group for Japan Masters races, turns 100 on July 31, 2014.

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100-yr-old woman renews world record at Japan Masters

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese swimmer Mieko Nagaoka swims in the women's 50-meter backstroke in the 100-years age group at the Japan Masters swimming championships in Yokohama on July 18, 2014, renewing her own world record. She is the first swimmer in the age group at the Japan Masters.

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Otsuka Pharma to send 'time capsule' to moon

TOKYO, Japan - Astronaut Naoko Yamazaki (L, back row) and retired swimmer Aya Terakawa (R, back row) on May 15, 2014, attend Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co.窶冱 event held in Tokyo to announce a plan to send a "time capsule" containing powder of Pocari Sweat, the company's beverage product, and messages of children from around the world to the moon. The company aims to launch the capsule in October 2015 in cooperation with a U.S. spaceship developer.

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Olympic gold medalist Maehata's 100th birthday commemorated

HASHIMOTO, Japan - Visitors look at mementoes commemorating the 100th birthday of the late Hideko Maehata, the first Japanese female swimmer to win an Olympic gold medal, at an exhibition held in Hashimoto, Wakayama Prefecture, on April 1, 2014. Maehata won her gold at the Berlin Olympics in 1936.

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Hagino talks to reporters during swim training

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese swimmer Kosuke Hagino, who won two silver medals at last year's world championships, speaks with reporters on Feb. 10, 2014, in Tokyo at the Japan Swimming Federation's training camp.

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Sawa, Tokyo 2020 envoys depart for Switzerland

NARITA, Japan - (From L to R) Olympic silver medal-winning women's soccer player Homare Sawa, Paralympic swimmer Takayuki Suzuki and Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games bid committee CEO Masato Mizuno wave at Narita airport on Jan. 6, 2013, before departing for Lausanne, Switzerland, where they will present the International Olympic Committee with Tokyo's candidature file.

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Kitajima gets engaged

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Olympic gold medalist Kosuke Kitajima, who is engaged to Chisa, the vocalist of the Japanese pop band Girl Next Door, offices representing the swimmer and the singer said on Dec. 31, 2012.