Naoki Mizunuma, a representative of Japan for the Tokyo Olympic Swimming and a staff member of Niigata University of Health and Welfare, responded to an interview with NST on August 18. It is in Paris three years later that I look forward to the harvest I got from the first Olympics.[Naoki Mizunuma]Q. Thank you for your hard work at the Tokyo Olympics. “Thank you” Q. Looking back, what kind of stage was it? “Looking back, I thought it was a match in a blink of an eye. I still have regrets.” While many cheers were sent from Niigata, Mizunuma was the first individual event boy. Participated in the 100m butterfly. He passed the qualifying and advanced to the semi-finals, but unfortunately lost with a time of 51.57 seconds. I didn’t reach my target medal.[Naoki Mizunuma]”I was keenly aware of the difficulty of producing the best performance on such a stage. When the atmosphere of the place changes, it seems that something is lost in me or the axis is shaken. I had a feeling, so I haven’t stepped on the number of places yet, and there are some weak points. “But I couldn’t finish with regret. In the medley relay that he challenged after that, he played a role in the final with 50 seconds 88, which exceeded his personal best, and contributed to breaking the Japanese record on the big stage.[Naoki Mizunuma]”I swam the medley relay while keeping the regret (individual event) in my heart. Being able to set a Japanese record became a great asset to me, and probably the Japanese swimming world. I think it was a good step for me. ”The first Olympics, where I got the harvest as well as the regret. Mizunuma, who was spending time in the Olympic Village during such a battle, actually had such a feeling for Niigata.[Naoki Mizunuma]”I couldn’t even go to the beach. I’ve always wanted to see the sea in Niigata, so I went to see the sea right after I got home. The waves came and went. Mizunuma said that he was refreshed in the sea of Niigata after the tournament. Now, in light of the challenges of the Olympics, we have already resumed training.[Naoki Mizunuma]”How can I fix the technical part of swimming and keep myself strong in the mental part? I want to practice winning a little more seriously while being conscious.” Q. What are your goals for the future? “I have a strong desire to win medals at this Olympics, so I want to definitely win medals in Paris three years later.” Mizunuma’s challenge continues to aim for. ..
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