Long-time Japan National Team Member 'Lifesaving Japan' Shun Nishiyama Becomes World Record Holder in All Events for Masters 35 Age Category!!
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- Long-time Japan National Team Member 'Lifesaving Japan' Shun Nishiyama Becomes World Record Holder in All Events for Masters 35 Age Category!!
- Lifesaver Shun Nishiyama set 4 new world records at the All Japan Lifesaving Pool Competition, becoming the first Japanese to hold the world record in all events for the Masters 35 age category.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: April 3, 2026
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Lifesaver Shun Nishiyama set 4 new world records at the All Japan Lifesaving Pool Competition, becoming the first Japanese to hold the world record in all events for the Masters 35 age category.
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- Long-time Japan National Team Member 'Lifesaving Japan' Shun Nishiyama Becomes World Record Holder in All Events for Masters 35 Age Category!! (April 3, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- April 3, 2026
Lifesaver Shun Nishiyama set 4 new world records at the All Japan Lifesaving Pool Competition, becoming the first Japanese to hold the world record in all events for the Masters 35 age category.
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The '38th All Japan Lifesaving Pool Competition' is an officially recognized tournament by the International Life Saving Federation (ILS), and was held as an event where world records can be officially certified.
In this competition, Mr. Nishiyama established 3 new Japan records and 4 new Masters <35 age category> world records. He was already the world record holder in 3 events in the Masters <35 age category>: Obstacle Swim (200m), Manikin Carry with Fins (100m), and Super Lifesaver (200m). At this tournament, he further improved his time in the Manikin Carry with Fins (100m) and established new world records in the Rescue Medley (100m), Manikin Carry (50m), and Manikin Tow with Fins (100m).
Therefore, Mr. Nishiyama has become the world record holder in ALL events for the Masters <35 age category>. This is the first time for a Japanese lifesaver and a historic feat!
■ Obstacle Swim (200m) 02:03.10 *38th All Japan Pool
■ Rescue Medley (100m) 01:01.45 *39th All Japan Pool
■ Manikin Carry with Fins (100m) 51.14 *39th All Japan Pool
■ Manikin Tow with Fins (100m) 46.23 *39th All Japan Pool
■ Manikin Carry (50m) 29.02 *39th All Japan Pool
FAQ
Who set new Masters world records at the 38th All Japan Lifesaving Pool Competition in 2026?
Shun Nishiyama, a member of the Chigasaki Surf Lifesaving Club and longtime Japan national team member, set new Masters world records at the 38th All Japan Lifesaving Pool Competition in 2026.
Where and when was the 38th All Japan Lifesaving Pool Competition held?
The 38th All Japan Lifesaving Pool Competition was held from Saturday, February 21 to Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Koto-ku, Tokyo.
Which organization officially recognizes the 38th All Japan Lifesaving Pool Competition for world record certification?
The International Life Saving Federation (ILS) officially recognizes the 38th All Japan Lifesaving Pool Competition as a tournament where world records can be officially certified.
How many new Masters world records did Shun Nishiyama set at the 2026 All Japan Lifesaving Pool Competition?
Shun Nishiyama set four new Masters world records in the Rescue Medley (100m), Manikin Carry (50m), Manikin Tow with Fins (100m), and improved his time in the Manikin Carry with Fins (100m).
What historic achievement did Shun Nishiyama accomplish in the Masters 35 age category at the 2026 competition?
Shun Nishiyama became the first Japanese lifesaver to hold world records in all events for the Masters 35 age category, marking a historic first in Japanese lifesaving history.