Alumna Natsumi Hoshi wins gold medal at World Swimming Championships
Fri, Aug 7, 2015-
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Japanese swimmer and Waseda alumna Natsumi Hoshi won the 200m butterfly gold medal at the World Swimming Championships in Kazan, Russia.
Hoshi’s victory marks the first time a Japanese woman athlete has won gold at this competition. As a result of this victory, Hoshi has been selected to represent Japan at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
Natsumi Hoshi smiling with her gold medal
Natsumi Hoshi waving from the winners’ podium
Natsumi Hoshi during her fourth year at Waseda (courtesy of Waseda Sports Newspaper)
Natsumi Hoshi meeting with Waseda University President Kamata after winning bronze at the 2012 London Olympics
