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Takuro YAMADA

Para Swimming

Image: Photograph of Para Swimmer Takuro YAMADA during a match.

Message to supporters

Thank you very much for your ongoing warm support.
Due to all your heartfelt messages, I was able to try my hardest in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. I will continue working hard, and I look forward to your continuous support in the future.

PROFILE

Image: Facial photograph of Takuro YAMADA.

Takuro YAMADA

Event:
 Swimming　S9　SB8　SM9
Date of Birth:
 April 12, 1991
Place of Birth:
 Hyogo
Height:
 176cm
My Favorites:
 Golf
Affiliation:
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PURPOSE

Goals for this season

In 2022, I will face every single championship head on with the aim of breaking my personal best time to reach the uncharted 25-second level world.

RESULTS

Main achievements

2021
Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games: Competitive swimming
Men's 200m Individual Medley SM9, Rank 8
Men's 4x100m Medley Relay 34 Points, Rank 8
2019
London 2019 World Para Swimming Allianz Championships
Japan swim team member
2018
2018 Asian Para Games Swimming
Men’s S9 50-meter freestyle, Winner

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2016
Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
Men’s S9 50-meter freestyle, Bronze medalist
2015
Glasgow 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships
Men’s S9 50-meter freestyle, 2nd place