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Strong Heart Supports Meiji University Swim Team's Historic Victory

Strong Heart Co., Ltd. has recently made headlines by endorsing the Meiji University Athletics' swimming team, which has successfully secured its third consecutive championship title at the "101st All Japan Intercollegiate Swimming Championships," held from September 4th to 7th. Immediately after signing a sponsorship agreement in early September, the men's team triumphed with an impressive score of 451.0 points, outpacing the runner-up, Chuo University, by a significant margin of 87 points.

In addition to the men's remarkable achievement, the women's team, despite having only six members, showcased their strength with first-year swimmer Miki Narita, who broke the championship record in the 400m individual medley to take home the victory and guide the team to a commendable fifth-place finish, ultimately earning a qualification spot for future competitions.

This accomplishment follows the previous support provided to the swimming teams at Hosei University, Nihon University, and Kinki University, all of which also performed admirably by finishing within the top eight.

Meiji University's swimming program, under the leadership of head coach Hidemasa Sano, has emphasized the importance of teamwork and personal best performances leading up to the competition. Sano remarked on the hard work and dedication shown by both the men’s and women’s teams throughout the year, especially in light of the graduation of many experienced seniors from the previous season. He expressed profound gratitude for the backing from Strong Heart and other supporters that played a vital role in their success.

Strong Heart Co., Ltd. CEO Kazuya Suzuki also expressed pride in the partnership with the swimming team, which reflects the company's mission to inspire athletes who strive for excellence under challenging conditions. He highlighted their vision, "Stay STRONG," which resonates with the team’s commitment to overcoming obstacles and achieving greatness. Suzuki also acknowledged the achievements of other universities’ swimming teams that have been supported by Strong Heart, celebrating their participation and hopes for continued success.

Noteworthy Performances by Meiji University Swimmers

• - Women’s 400m Individual Medley (Final): Miki Narita (1st year) - 4:35.66 (Championship Record)
• - Men’s 200m Butterfly (Final): Eita Ukawabata (3rd year) - 1:55.39 (Personal Best)
• - Women’s 200m Individual Medley (Final): Miki Narita (1st year) - 2:10.48 (1st Place)
• - Men’s 200m Breaststroke (Final): Yuma Yoshida (3rd year) - 2:10.42 (1st Place)
• - Women’s 100m Butterfly (Final): Ichika Kizu (3rd year) - 58.91 (Tied Personal Best)

For detailed results of the competition, refer to the official site: Intercollegiate Championship Results.

Strong Bar Availability

The Strong Bar, a product developed by Strong Heart, is available for purchase through the official online shop at Strong Heart Shop, various e-commerce sites, select convenience stores, and at the dedicated store "Strong House" located in Chigasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture.

About Strong Heart Co., Ltd.

• - Company Name: Strong Heart Co., Ltd. Website
• - Established: April 18, 2013
• - CEO: Kazuya Suzuki
• - Business Activities: Wholesale of food materials and supplies; Sales, planning, development, import, and export of food and beverages.
• - Headquarters: 3-16-13 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 106-0032 Japan; Shonan Office: 1-2-4 Higashikaigan Kita, Chigasaki, Kanagawa, 253-0053 Japan.