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Daichi Suzuki
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鈴木 大地
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Official portrait, 2023
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| Member of the House of Councillors | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Constituency | Tokyo at-large | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commissioner of the Japan Sports Agency | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| In office 1 October 2015 – 30 September 2020 |
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| Prime Minister | Shinzo Abe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preceded by | Office established | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Succeeded by | Koji Murofushi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | March 10, 1967 Narashino, Chiba |
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Daichi Suzuki (鈴木 大地, Suzuki Daichi) was born on March 10, 1967, in Narashino, Chiba, Japan. He is a famous Japanese backstroke swimmer who won a gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.
Beyond his swimming career, Daichi Suzuki has held important leadership roles in sports. He was the first Chief Commissioner of Japan's Sports Agency from 2015 to 2020. He has also served as the Chair of the Japan Swimming Federation and is a Bureau Member of World Aquatics. He is also a professor at Juntendo University.
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Swimming Achievements
Daichi Suzuki is known for developing a special swimming technique. It's called the underwater dolphin kick, or sometimes the "Berkoff Blastoff" in the United States. This style of swimming was first thought of by other swimmers. However, it was Suzuki who really perfected it.
He used this skill to swim 25 meters underwater at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Four years later, he won the gold medal in the 100-meter backstroke at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Another famous swimmer, David Berkoff, also competed in that race.
Sports Leadership Career
In 2013, Daichi Suzuki became the head of the Japan Swimming Federation. This organization helps manage swimming sports in Japan.
On October 1, 2015, he took on a big new role. He became the head of Japan's new national sports agency. This agency is called the Japan Sports Agency. It works with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
Japan Sports Agency
The Japan Sports Agency's main job is to coordinate many sports-related projects. It helps different government groups work together on sports. One of its key goals was to improve Japan's athletic performance. This was especially important for the 2020 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo in 2021.
International Roles
Daichi Suzuki also holds important positions in international sports. In October 2016, he became the vice president of Asia Aquatics. This group promotes water sports across Asia.
In July 2017, he was chosen as a Bureau Member of World Aquatics. This is a major global organization for water sports.
Hall of Fame Recognition
On April 5, 2021, the International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) announced a special honor for Daichi Suzuki. He was inducted into the ISHOF Class of 2021 as an "Honor Swimmer." He was originally supposed to be inducted in 2020, but the ceremony was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
University Sports Roles
Daichi Suzuki also helps with university sports. On May 9, 2023, the Asian University Sports Federation selected him as an Assessor. This means he helps evaluate and guide university sports programs in Asia.
Later, on November 18, 2023, the International University Sports Federation chose him for their Executive Committee. This shows his continued influence in sports at a global level.
Educational Background
- He earned a Ph.D. in medicine from Juntendo University.
See also
In Spanish: Diachi Suzuki para niños
