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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We are pleased to announce that Shun Nishiyama, a member of the Chigasaki Surf Lifesaving Club and a long-time active member of the Japan national team 'Lifesaving Japan', set new Masters world records at the '38th All Japan Lifesaving Pool Competition' held over two days from Saturday, February 21 to Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre (Koto-ku, Tokyo).
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
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
What was the remarkable achievement accomplished by Shun Nishiyama?
He became the first Japanese to hold world records in all events in the Lifesaving Masters 35 age category.
Which competition was the record officially recognized at?
The 38th All Japan Lifesaving Pool Competition held at the Tokyo Aquatics Center in February 2026.
Which team does Nishiyama belong to?
He belongs to the Kamakura Surf Lifesaving Club in Kanagawa Prefecture and has been active as a member of the Japanese national team for many years.