Yuka Kato
Encyclopedia
is a Japanese
butterfly
swimmer.
2008 Beijing Olympics
Japanese people
The are an ethnic group originating in the Japanese archipelago and are the predominant ethnic group of Japan. Worldwide, approximately 130 million people are of Japanese descent; of these, approximately 127 million are residents of Japan. People of Japanese ancestry who live in other countries...
butterfly
Butterfly stroke
The butterfly is a swimming stroke swum on the breast, with both arms moving simultaneously. The butterfly kick was developed separately, and is also known as the "dolphin kick"...
swimmer.
Major achievements
2007 World ChampionshipsSwimming at the 2007 World Aquatics Championships
The swimming competition at the 2007 World Aquatics Championships was held in Melbourne, Australia, from 25 March to 1 April.Morning/heats sessions began at 10:00 a.m., with the evening sessions beginning at 7:00 p.m. All events were contested in a long-course pool...
- 50m butterfly 10th (26.91)
2008 Beijing Olympics
Swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics was held over a thirteen day period from August 9 to August 21, with the conventional events ending on August 17 and the new marathon 10 km events being held on August 20 and 21...
- 100m butterfly 23rd (58.94)
- 4×100m medley relay 6th (Heat 3:59.91, Final 3:59.54)
Personal Bests
In long course- 50m butterfly: 26.07 Japanese Record (April 10, 2011)
- 100m butterfly: 57:80 Japanese Record (April 11, 2011)