Daiya Seto, one of Japan's elite swimmers of the 21st century, was recently recognized for his top accomplishments this year.
Swimming World magazine this month named the 25-year-old Seto its Male Pacific Rim Swimmer of the Year.
The magazine's annual awards also include male and female World, American, European and African Swimmers of the Year.
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