Which Japanese swimming champion missed out on the medal standings in the finals at the 2012 Summer Olympics?
Kosuke Kitajima
Daiya Seto
Ryosuke Irie
Takeshi Matsuda
Answer
Kosuke Kitajima, a defending swimming champion, missed out on the medal standings in the finals at the 2012 Summer Olympics. He aimed to win gold in two breaststroke events for the third consecutive Games.
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