Mio Narita
Swimming
Seiko Supported Athlete
MIO NARITA
MIO NARITA
Mio is a young swimmer who is expected to lead Japanese swimming in the future and soar onto the world stage.
In 2022, as a third-year junior high school student, she set a junior world record in the 400m individual medley at the international competition representative selection meet. In April 2023, she won the 200m and 400m individual medleys at the Japan Championships. She represented Japan at the World Swimming Championships in July of the same year. In September, she placed third in the 400m individual medley at the Asian Games.
- Affiliation
- Renaissance KSC Kanamachi
- Home
- Tokyo
- Date of Birth
- December 18, 2006
Major Achievements
- 2024
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International Competition Japan Representative Selection Meet 400m Individual Medley - 1st Place (High School Record)
33rd Olympic Games (Paris) 400m Individual Medley - 6th Place
- 2023
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99th Japan Swimming Championships 200m, 400m Individual Medley - 1st Place
Asian Games 400m Individual Medley - 3rd Place
JAPAN OPEN 2023 200m, 400m Individual Medley - 1st Place
- 2022
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International Competition Japan Representative Selection Meet 400m Individual Medley - 2nd Place (Set a new World Junior Record)
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Personal Bests
- 200m Individual Medley: 2:10.11
- 400m Individual Medley: 4:35.40
Interview
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Q : How do you boost your motivation for competitions?
I don’t try to boost my motivation. Instead, when I enter the venue on the day of the competition, I gradually feel the environment changing and the excitement and tension starting to build up. That does the job.
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Q : How do you manage your diet on a daily basis?
I make sure to eat a balanced diet and actively consume what my body needs at any specific time. Before competitions, I often eat my favorite pasta!
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Q : What do you enjoy doing when you have down time when you’re traveling abroad?
On my off days, I go out with other athletes. I love gummy candies, so I enjoy buying gummies that are not available in Japan at overseas supermarkets!
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Q : What are your aims as an athlete?
I want to be an athlete who never gives up, no matter what happens in the competition! I also want to be someone who can inspire and give courage to those who watch me.
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Seiko’s Measurement Technology
Timing and measurement are indispensable for sports competitions. Seiko has supported a variety of sports since 1964.
What we bring to each competition includes cutting-edge technology, experience, and a passion for sports.
Touch Plate
The touch plates installed on the start and turn sides do not react to water pressure or splashes, but are designed to accurately detect the swimmer's touch, and then send signals to the main timing system, the printing timer.
Starting Blocks
The starting blocks features a non-slip surface and a footplate that can be adjusted in five increments forward or backward to ensure a secure start for the swimmers. The starting block is equipped with sensors that detect the moment the swimmer’s feet leave the block and send a signal to the main timing system, the “printing timer.”
