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Yasu Hirai (Yasu) is one of Japan's leading open water swimmers, with numerous remarkable achievements in the 10km event. He has been active on the international stage for over 10 years, competing as a member of the Japanese national team and making a name for himself in numerous competitions.
Among his major achievements:
- 2014 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships – 6th place
- 2015 World Championships – 11th place
- 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics – 8th place (4.8 seconds behind the gold medalist)
- 2017 Asian Open Water Swimming Championships – Gold in the 5km event
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Two-time Japanese Olympic marathon swimmer who competed in both the London and Rio de Janeiro Games and now a professional athlete, Yasu has signed an equipment support agreement with the world-renowned bicycle brand GIANT.
Starting this fall, Yasu will compete in IRONMAN 70.3 and full-distance IRONMAN races in the Age Group category, riding the top-tier Trinity Advanced SL 0. With this partnership, he aims to become the first Japanese athlete to break into the top 8 at the IRONMAN World Championship.
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