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4-time gold swimming medalist Kitajima retires

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Four-time Olympic gold medalist Kosuke Kitajima, one of the greatest swimmers Japan has ever produced, officially announced his retirement April 10.

The 33-year-old had already expressed his intention to retire April 8, after failing to qualify for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics at the national championships.

"I would like to express my deepest appreciation for those who have supported me," said Kitajima, who won gold in the 100-meter and 200-meter breaststroke at the 2004 and 2008 Olympics. (The Japan Times)

競泳の北島、輝かしい競技人生に別れ

競泳の日本選手権でリオ五輪出場を逃した北島康介（33）が4月10日、正式に引退を表明した。北島は2004年アテネ、2008年北京で2大会連続2冠の偉業を達成した。

The Japan Times ST: April 22, 2016