Kosuke Kitajima, who struck double gold in the 100 and 200-meter men’s breaststroke with world records in both at the World Swimming Championships this summer, received the Japan Sports Award on Wednesday.
Kitajima, 21, became the first athlete to win the award two years in a row. The Japan Swimming Federation will be presented with 2 million yen for its contribution to the feat.
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