Yuko Nakanishi
Encyclopedia
is a Japanese
butterfly
swimmer.
2004 Athens Olympics
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
2000 Sydney OlympicsSwimming at the 2000 Summer Olympics
At the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, 32 swimming events were contested, between September 15–23, 2000. There was a total of 954 participants from 150 countries competing.-Medal table:-Men:...
- 200m butterfly 7th (Heat 2:10.22, Semifinal 2:09.89, Final 2:09.66)
2004 Athens Olympics
Swimming at the 2004 Summer Olympics
Swimming at the 2004 Summer Olympics took place in the Olympic Aquatic Centre with the athletes competing in 32 events. There was a total of 937 participants from 152 countries competing.-Medal table:-Men's events:...
- 100m butterfly 14th (Heat 1:00.16, Semifinal 59.53)
- 200m butterfly 3rd (Heat 2:10.04, Semifinal 2:08.83, Final 2:08.04)
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 18th (Heat 58.61)
- 200m butterfly 5th (Heat 2:06.62, Semifinal 2:06.96, Final 2:07.32)
Personal bests
In long course- 100m butterfly: 58.52 (April 16, 2008)
- 200m butterfly: 2:06.38 Japanese Record (April 19, 2008)