In the final of the intellectual disability class of the 400m mixed swimming relay, which was the first event in the Paralympics, Japan finished 4th at 3:57:18, breaking the Japanese record for more than 3 seconds.
The final of the intellectual disability class of the mixed swimming 400m relay, which was held for the first time at the Tokyo Paralympics, was held as the last race on the 28th with 6 teams participating.
The first swimmer in Japan was Dai Tokaibayashi, the second swimmer was Naohide Yamaguchi, the third swimmer was Kasumi Fukui, and the fourth swimmer was Maimi Inoue.
The first swimmer, Tokaibayashi, got off to a good start, but was gradually separated from the powerful overseas players and connected to Yamaguchi in 6th place.
Yamaguchi moved up two places with a stretchy swim, and Fukui also defended fourth with a tenacious swim, but Inoue, the fourth swimmer, dropped one place and Japan finished fifth. ..
In the race, the Russian Paralympic Committee, which finished in 3rd place, was disqualified, and Japan came in 4th place.
The time was 3: 57.18, breaking the Japanese record for more than 3 seconds.
The gold medal was England, the silver medal was Australia, and the bronze medal was Brazil.
Tokaibayashi "I didn't reach the best time and caused trouble"
Tokaibayashi said, "We were able to set a new record in Japan with everyone's power, but personally we did not reach the best time and caused trouble."
Yamaguchi "I want to win a medal someday"
Yamaguchi was looking ahead, saying, "We were able to put together a record of less than four minutes with all four of us. We want to shorten the time and win medals someday."
Fukui "I was able to relax"
Fukui said, "I was nervous when I was at the convening hall, but I was reassured and relaxed because everyone was there."
Inoue "I'm glad to see a new record in Japan"
Inoue said with tears, "Three people worked hard to connect, but I was disappointed because I didn't reach the medal. I was happy to see a new record in Japan."