Japan swim star Seto takes aim at Phelps' 400 IM record

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Japanese swim star Daiya Seto has set his sights on claiming one of Michael Phelps' world records at the upcoming Tokyo Games, after winning at ...

Japanese swim star Daiya Seto has set his sights on claiming one of Michael Phelps' world records at the upcoming Tokyo Games, after winning at his country's Olympic trials on Saturday.

While the nationals also double as Japan's Olympic trials, Seto had already secured his 400 IM spot at the coronavirus-postponed Games after winning the world title in 2019.Seto will be joined by Yuki Ikari, who finished second in a time of 4:11.88. But the 26-year-old is looking to build up a head of steam at this week's trials, where he will also compete in the 200 IM and the 200m butterfly.Seto's compatriot Kosuke Hagino will not defend his 400 IM Olympic title in Tokyo, after opting to focus on the 200 IM.

 

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