2016.11.17
Ryo Ueno, a third-year student at the Faculty of Environment and Information Studies, competed in the Lifesaving World Championships 2016, held in the Netherlands from September 1 to 18, 2016, and won second place in two team events: the SERC (Simulated Emergency Response Competition) and the 200m Obstacle Relay.
Mr. Ueno also achieved excellent results at the 31st All Japan Intercollegiate Lifesaving Championships held in September, winning first place in two events, the Oceanman and the Surf Race, and third place in the Surf Ski.
A Comment from Ryo Ueno
I am very happy to have my results from the World Championships featured here.
Lifesaving is an activity aimed at creating a society with zero waterside accidents, and the sport, which was created to improve rescue skills, plays a part in this endeavor.
This sport, also known as "the sport that saves lives," is a dynamic competition that takes place in both the ocean and the pool.
I was drawn to the appeal of challenging my own limits in the great outdoors and knowing that improving my competitive skills could help people in distress. I have been working toward the goal of competing in the World Championships.
Through this sport, I intend to continue dedicating my full effort to activities that will help reduce water-related accidents and bring more smiles to the seaside.
I ask for your continued support for lifesaving, the sport that saves lives.
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Photos courtesy of the Japan Lifesaving Association
Issued by: General Affairs (Public Relations), Shonan Fujisawa Campus (SFC) Office