Daiya Seto

Japanese swimmer Seto Daiya failed to advance to the final of the 400m individual medley in short course competition, drawing attention from sports media. Speaking afterwards, he said he wants to post a good time at next year's Japanese championships. Discussion is focused on the form of one of Japan's best-known competitive swimmers as he works back toward major targets.

Yuka Mabuchi, who recently divorced Olympic swimmer Daiya Seto, has posted family photos on social media, writing that she is grateful to have preserved "treasure-like moments that exist only now." The former diver's message and images are drawing attention in Japan, with readers responding to her tone of gratitude and focus on her children following the high-profile separation.