How old is Kitajima Kosuke?
Kosuke Kitajima (北島 康介, Kitajima Kōsuke, born September 22, 1982) is a Japanese retired breaststroke swimmer. He won gold medals at the men’s 100 m and 200 m breaststroke events at the 2004 Summer Olympics, and the 2008 Summer Olympics –becoming the first and only swimmer to sweep the breaststroke events at consecutive Olympic games.
Who is Ken Kitajima’s rival?
His most significant rival in the breaststroke was the American swimmer Brendan Hansen. They dueled at events such as the 2005 World Championships, 2004 Summer Olympics and 2003 World Championships. Kitajima set both world records for 100 m and 200 m breaststroke in the latter occasion.
Can Kitajima win back-to-back Olympic breaststroke titles?
Kosuke Kitajima has won back-to-back Olympic titles in both the 100 and 200 m breaststroke. In Beijing, he became the first repeat breaststroke winner in 76 years, succeeding his compatriot Yoshiyuki Tsuruta.
What did Kosuke Kitajima say when he won the 2004 Olympics?
During the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Kitajima generated buzz for his primal screams of exuberance after edging out Hansen in the 100 m and 200 m breaststroke for the gold. At a pool side interview (3’24”) following his victory in the 100 m, Kosuke Kitajima also popularised the phrase ‘cho-kimochi-ii,’ meaning “I feel really good.”
Can Kosuke Kitajima follow up gold in 100m breaststroke at Olympics?
But a day later, the brilliant Japanese swimmer Kosuke Kitajima has the same shot at history – and has every chance of following up gold in the 100m breaststroke in Athens and Beijing with a third successive title in London.
Who is Ken Kitajima and why is he famous?
Kitajima, who was born in Tokyo, was the world record holder in the 100 m breaststroke that he set at the 2008 Beijing Olympics – this mark was broken by Brenton Rickard. He was also bronze medal winner in the same Olympics in the 4×100 m medley relay.