Mizuno Corporation Signs Brand Ambassador Agreement with Swimmer Kotomi Kato
Mizuno Corporation has signed a brand ambassador agreement with Kotomi Kato, a member of the Japanese national swimming team.
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Mizuno has signed a brand ambassador agreement with Kotomi Kato (SWIN Konosu Swimming School / Waseda University), a member of the Japanese national swimming team.
Ms. Kato recently competed in the 2025 Japan Championships, wearing Mizuno's competitive swimsuit "GX・SONIC ROYAL," where she won the 200m breaststroke and placed second in both the 100m and 50m breaststroke. She has also been selected to represent Japan at this autumn's Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Having competed in last year's World Championships, she is expected to continue her growth as a leading Japanese swimmer.
Through this agreement, Mizuno will support Ms. Kato's competitive activities by providing competitive swimsuits and sportswear. As a Mizuno brand ambassador, she will also cooperate in promotional activities such as advertising and in-store promotions, as well as product development.
Comment from Kotomi Kato
"I am Kotomi Kato, and I am delighted to have signed a brand ambassador agreement with Mizuno.
Having competed with Mizuno since I was a child, I am very happy to be given this opportunity. The high fit and ease of movement of their racing swimsuits, and the feeling of swimming fast, support my performance. I also find Mizuno's stylish sportswear to be a great appeal.
I will continue to challenge the world with Mizuno. Thank you for your support!"
Profile
Kato Kotomi
Date of Birth: January 5, 2006 (Age 20)
Place of Birth: Saitama Prefecture
Height: 163 cm
Event: Breaststroke
Career: Kasukabe Kyoei High School - Waseda University
■Best Times
50m Breaststroke: 31.09 seconds (2025 Japan Championships)
100m Breaststroke: 1 minute 6.25 seconds (2025 Japan Championships) *New Japan Student Record
200m Breaststroke: 2 minutes 24.24 seconds (2024 Japan Championships)
■Major Achievements
(2025)
Japan Championships: 200m Breaststroke - 1st place, 50m Breaststroke - 2nd place, 100m Breaststroke - 2nd place
World Championships: 200m Breaststroke - 22nd place
Japan Student Championships: 100m Breaststroke - 1st place, 200m Breaststroke - 2nd place
(2024)
Japan Championships: 200m Breaststroke - 2nd place, 100m Breaststroke - 3rd place
Japan Student Championships: 100m Breaststroke - 1st place, 200m Breaststroke - 1st place
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FAQ
Who is Kotomi Kato?
She is a Japanese national swimmer specializing in breaststroke, with victories and second-place finishes at the 2025 Japan Championships, and has been selected for this autumn's Asian Games.
What will Mizuno provide to Ms. Kato?
Mizuno will support Ms. Kato's competitive activities by providing swimwear and sportswear.
How will Ms. Kato cooperate with Mizuno?
As a Mizuno brand ambassador, she will cooperate in promotional activities such as advertising and in-store promotions, as well as product development.