Kyoko Iwasaki
Kyoko Iwasaki is a retired Japanese swimmer who made history as the youngest Olympic swimming champion. She won the gold medal in the 200-meter breaststroke at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics at the age of 14 years and 6 days. Iwasaki was known for her remarkable swimming technique and competitive spirit, and her victory at such a young age inspired many young athletes in Japan and around the world. After her retirement from competitive swimming, she has remained involved in sports, promoting swimming and encouraging youth participation.
Born on Jun 05, 1978 (47 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 30,823 | $1,700,000 | 1,379$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 31,342 | $2,700,000 | 1,247$ |
| Greece | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 8,061 | $190,000 | 147$ |
| Australia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 19,333 | $1,380,000 | 1,046$ |
| Spain | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 37,494 | $1,400,000 | 1,123$ |
| Totals | 5 | 188,568,965 | 127,053 | $7,370,000 | 4,942$ |
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Spain:
Kyoko Iwasaki won an Olympic gold medal at 14 in 1992, highlighting the potential for young athletes to achieve greatness.
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Australia:
Kyoko Iwasaki remains the youngest Olympic gold medallist in swimming history.
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United Kingdom:
Japan’s Kyoko Iwasaki remains the youngest swimmer to win Olympic gold in an individual event, taking the 200m breaststroke title at 14 during the 1992 Barcelona Games.
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Greece:
Kyoko Iwasaki won gold in the 200 breaststroke at the 1992 Olympics at the age of 14 years and 6 days.
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Canada:
Kyoko Iwasaki was 14 years and 6 days old when she won gold in the 200 breaststroke at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.
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Lithuania:
Kyoko Iwasaki won gold at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics at the age of 14.
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