Daisuke EjimaDaisuke Ejima

Professional Swimmer

• Date of birth 01/13/1986
• Place of birth Kyoto
• Sport Swimming
• Belongs to SIGMAXYZ

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Began swimming at age 3, but became partially paralyzed on his left side after suffering a stroke at the age of 12. For about a year, Daisuke struggled with his physical therapy, but began swimming again after being inspired by athletes at the Sydney Paralympic games.

After entering Ritsumeikan University, secured a silver medal at the 2004 Athens Paralympic games.

Set a world record for the 50m backstroke in 2006 at the Paralympic World Cup.

Has competed at 3 Paralympic games including 2008 Beijing and 2012 London.

Currently affiliated with SIGMAXYZ where he continues to train as a professional swimmer.