Ryo Takayasu
Encyclopedia
is a Japanese
butterfly
swimmer.
2007 World Championships
In short course
Japanese people
The are an ethnic group originating in the Japanese archipelago and are the predominant ethnic group of Japan. Worldwide, approximately 130 million people are of Japanese descent; of these, approximately 127 million are residents of Japan. People of Japanese ancestry who live in other countries...
butterfly
Butterfly stroke
The butterfly is a swimming stroke swum on the breast, with both arms moving simultaneously. The butterfly kick was developed separately, and is also known as the "dolphin kick"...
swimmer.
Major achievements
2006 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships2006 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships
The tenth edition of the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships, a long course event, was held in 2006 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, from August 17–20. Six world records were tallied compared to one from the 2002 edition. This edition was slower than it would have been because of the...
- 100m butterfly 2nd (52.59)
- 4×100m medley relay 2nd (3:35.70)
2007 World Championships
Swimming at the 2007 World Aquatics Championships
The swimming competition at the 2007 World Aquatics Championships was held in Melbourne, Australia, from 25 March to 1 April.Morning/heats sessions began at 10:00 a.m., with the evening sessions beginning at 7:00 p.m. All events were contested in a long-course pool...
- 50m butterfly 10th (24.03)
- 100m butterfly 23rd (53.53)
Personal bests
In long course- 50m butterfly: 23.45 Japanese Record (April 16, 2009)
- 100m butterfly: 52.43 (April 20, 2008)
In short course
- 50m butterfly: 23.04 (March 16, 2008)
- 100m butterfly: 49.90 Asian, Japanese Record (March 8, 2009)