Search results
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.
- 177 cm (5 ft 10 in)
- Japan
- 72 kg (159 lb)
- Breaststroke
Oct 22, 2014 · The 32-year-old has propelled not only himself but Japanese swimming into the spotlight in the 21st century thanks to a series of remarkable performances on the global stage, smashing records and...
- 3 min
- Matthew Knight,Junko Ogura
Mar 27, 2020 · Kosuke Kitajima and the Dolphin Kicks That Changed Breaststroke Forever. Kosuke Kitajima changed breaststroke forever when he implemented dolphin kicks into his underwater pullouts at the...
People also ask
Who is Kosuke Kitajima?
Did Kosuke Kitajima change breaststroke forever?
Why did Kosuke Kitajima Scream 'Cho Kimochi II'?
How tall is Kitajima?
Biography. 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.
Apr 10, 2016 · Having unofficially conveyed his desire to retire just days ago, legendary Japanese breaststroker Kosuke Kitajima made his good-bye official today during a press conference in Tokyo. SwimSwam...
Mar 14, 2023 · Retired multi-Olympic gold medalist Kosuke Kitajima of Japan is set to race in his first competition in over seven years. The legendary breaststroker who turned 40 years of age last September...
Biography. 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.
Related searches
