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RYOSUKE IRIE

Japanese swimmer Ryosuke Irie speaks during a news conference on Wednesday in Tokyo.
MORE SPORTS / Swimming
Apr 3, 2024
Three-time Olympic medalist Ryosuke Irie retires
The 34-year-old, who appeared in four consecutive Olympic Games in men's backstroke events, had been active on the international stage since 2006.
Bronze medalist Ryosuke Irie (right) celebrates on the podium with bronze medalist Wang Gukailai (left) and gold medalist Xu Jiayu, both of China, after the men's 50-meter backstroke final at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, on Monday.
MORE SPORTS / Swimming
Sep 26, 2023
Japan remains without swim gold as China adds four Asian Games titles
Double Tokyo Olympic individual medley champion Yui Ohashi, struggling with conditioning issues, finished sixth in the women's 200 IM.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 1, 2021
Japanese swimmer Rikako Ikee pleased following unexpected appearance at Tokyo Games
Ikee made a remarkable recovery to be able to compete in her home Games after being diagnosed with leukemia in February 2019.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Apr 12, 2021
Japan names swimming team for Tokyo Olympics
While the squad features a number of fresh faces, there are also veterans who have already achieved global success, such as Daiya Seto, Kosuke Hagino and Ryosuke Irie.
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Oct 7, 2019
Ryosuke Irie, Yuki Ikari win gold at World Cup in Budapest
Ryosuke Irie and Yuki Ikari each won a gold Sunday at the FINA Swimming World Cup, adding to Japan's medal tally on the final day of action at the three-day meet in the Hungarian capital.
Japan Times
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Jul 28, 2019
Japanese relay teams secure berths for Tokyo Olympics
Japan qualified for both the men's and women's 4x100-meter medley relay swimming event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics by advancing to their respective finals at the world championships on Sunday.
Japan Times
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Aug 23, 2018
Ryosuke Irie claims silver in men's 200 back; Satomi Suzuki, Shinri Shioura win events
Ryosuke Irie lost his bid for a fourth straight gold medal in the Asian Games men's 200-meter backstroke on Thursday, but teammates Satomi Suzuki and Shinri Shioura both grabbed gold in their events.
Japan Times
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Aug 12, 2018
Ippei Watanabe makes statement with gold at Pan Pacs
Despite having set a world record, Ippei Watanabe has sort of been overlooked because of the struggles he's had after the achievement.
Japan Times
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Apr 18, 2018
Ryosuke Irie looking forward to Tokyo Olympics with renewed confidence after switching training base to U.S.
Retirement was once an option for Ryosuke Irie.
Japan Times
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Jul 26, 2017
Irie misses out on backstroke medal at worlds
Ryosuke Irie missed out on a medal Tuesday as he finished fourth in the men's 100-meter backstroke at the world swimming championships.
Japan Times
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Apr 16, 2017
Ikee claims record five titles at national swimming championships
Sixteen-year-old Rikako Ikee became the first woman to win five titles at the national swimming championships after sweeping the 50-meter freestyle and the 100 butterfly Sunday.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 9, 2016
Hagino struggles in 200m freestyle final, places seventh
Kosuke Hagino saw his bid for domination in the Rio Olympic pool grind to an abrupt halt when he finished seventh in the 200-meter freestyle final on Monday night.
Japan Times
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Apr 9, 2016
Hagino shatters own 200 IM national mark, secures spot in fourth Rio event
Kosuke Hagino rewrote his own 200-meter individual medley national record Saturday to claim a fourth berth at this summer's Rio Olympics and round off a dominant week at the national championships.
Japan Times
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Apr 6, 2016
Hagino qualifies for Rio Olympics in two more events
Kosuke Hagino qualified for the Rio Olympics in two more events after winning the men's 200-meter freestyle at the national championships on Wednesday.
Japan Times
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Oct 29, 2015
Kaneto outduels Watanabe in women's 200-meter breaststroke
Rie Kaneto outpaced world champion and compatriot Kanako Watanabe to win the women's 200-meter breaststroke title on the final day of a World Cup meet in Tokyo on Thursday.
Japan Times
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Apr 7, 2015
Hagino claims third straight 400-meter freestyle title at nationals
Swimmer Kosuke Hagino booked his berth in this summer's FINA World Aquatics Championships after winning his third consecutive men's 400-meter freestyle title at the national championships in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Japan Times
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Oct 29, 2014
Hagino breaks national record in 200-meter individual medley
Asian Games MVP Kosuke Hagino rewrote his own national record en route to winning the men's 200-meter individual medley at a short-course World Cup on Wednesday.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / ASIAN GAMES
Sep 26, 2014
Hagino not satisfied despite dominating in Asian Games
After collecting four gold, one silver and two bronze medals from seven events, one would think Kosuke Hagino would be happy with the Asian Games he's had.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / ASIAN GAMES
Sep 25, 2014
Irie takes gold in 200-meter backstroke; Hagino places third
Defending champion Ryosuke Irie powered to victory in the men's 200-meter backstroke at the Asian Games on Thursday, as compatriot Kosuke Hagino, a four-time gold medalist at this meet, won bronze.
Japan Times
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Aug 21, 2014
Irie, Seto triumph on opening day at Pan Pacific Championships
Japan's Ryosuke Irie outpaced American Matt Grevers to win the 100-meter backstroke on the first day of competition at the Pan Pacific Championships on Thursday.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones attack Iran
A reported strike against Iran by Israel on Friday came against the backdrop of Iran's support for the Palestinian Hamas militant group, whose assault into Israel on Oct. 7 triggered Israel's invasion of Gaza.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
Former No. 1 Kento Momota retires from international badminton at 29
Badminton star Kento Momota leaves a news conference after announcing his retirement from Japan's national team, in Tokyo on Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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