Kano Omata

is a Japanese competitor in synchronized swimming.

Early life and education Omata was born in Chigasaki, Kanagawa, on 24 July 1996. She graduated from Asao Hugh School in Kawasaki in 2015.

Omata attended Kokushikan University in Setagaya, Tokyo, and graduated with an undergraduate degree from the Faculty of Physical Education in 2019, and a graduate degree from the Graduate School of Sports and Systems in 2021.

Career

World Junior Championships Yoshida won a silver at the 2012 FINA World Junior Synchronised Swimming Championships, and 1 gold and 2 silvers at the 2014 FINA World Junior Synchronised Swimming Championships.

Japan Championships Omata won the solo competition at the Japan Artistic Swimming Championships in 2020.

Semi-retirement Omata retired from active regular competition in 2020, but competed in 5 events in the 2023 World Masters Swimming Championships in Fukuoka, Japan. She competed in the duet (technical routine), team (technical routine, free routine), and solo (technical routine, free routine) events, winning gold in all three events.

Personal life After graduating from Kokushikan University, Yoshida joined the university as a staff member. She is working with the synchronized swimming club to pass on her skills to future athletes.