Japan's summer heat may be starting to ramp up, but most of the country's elite swimmers are entering a cool-down period.
The majority of Japan's swimmers wrapped up their 2019 season on Sunday with the conclusion of the FINA World Cup Tokyo meet.
But there will only be a chance for a brief vacation before its time to dive back in the water.
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