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From October 10–12, 2025, Yasu will compete as an invited athlete at Santorini Experience 2025, one of the largest multi-sport festivals in Europe, held on the iconic island of Santorini, Greece.
The Santorini Experience unites world-class athletes from around the globe, featuring open water swimming, running, and other endurance sports. Each year, it draws international attention as one of Europe’s premier sporting events.
As a two-time Olympian and one of Japan’s most accomplished open water swimmers, Yasu has been invited to participate in recognition of his outstanding achievements and unwavering passion for competition.
Follow his journey and witness his performance in the breathtaking waters of the Aegean Sea.
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Two-time Japanese Olympic marathon swimmer who competed in both the London and Rio de Janeiro Games and now a professional athlete, Yasu has signed an equipment support agreement with the world-renowned bicycle brand GIANT.
Starting this fall, Yasu will compete in IRONMAN 70.3 and full-distance IRONMAN races in the Age Group category, riding the top-tier Trinity Advanced SL 0. With this partnership, he aims to become the first Japanese athlete to break into the top 8 at the IRONMAN World Championship.
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