(born November 12, 1984) is a retired Japanese backstroke swimmer; she announced her retirement from competitions in early December 2013. She is married to former swimmer Daisuke Hosokawa.
Major achievements 2001 World Aquatics Championships – 200m backstroke 8th (2:14.12) 2002 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships – 200m backstroke 2nd (2:12.28) 2004 Athens Olympics – 200m backstroke 8th (2:12.90) 2012 London Olympics – 100m backstroke 3rd BRONZE (58.83)
Personal bests In long course 50m backstroke: 27.73 Japanese Record (July 29, 2009) 100m backstroke: 58.83 (April 17, 2009) 200m backstroke: 2:09.27 (April 19, 2009)
In short course 50m backstroke: 26.40 Asian, Japanese Record (February 15, 2009)
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