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My Take
I've got a soft spot for backstrokers, and Ryosuke Irie is exactly why. Here's a kid from Osaka, born in 1990, who turned that long, lean 177cm frame into one of the most elegant backstrokes Japan ever sent to the world stage. What gets me is the quiet of it. Backstroke is the loneliest race in the pool, you're staring at the ceiling, no idea where the wall is, just trusting your stroke count and your nerve, and that suits a guy like him perfectly. No flash, no chest-beating, just a Kindai University-trained craftsman grinding out splits against the planet's fastest for years on end. There's something deeply Japanese about that steadiness, and watching him glide I always end up holding my own breath. Genuinely admire him.
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Overview
Ryosuke Irie is a Japanese former competitive swimmer born on January 24, 1990, in Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture. He specializes in backstroke and has represented Japan at the international level. Irie attended Kinki University, where he developed his competitive career. He stands 177 cm tall and maintains a presence on social media through his X (formerly Twitter) account.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ryosuke Irie
- Name (Japanese)
- 入江陵介
- Reading
- いりえ りょうすけ
- Born
- January 24, 1990 (age 36)
- Origin
- Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
- Height
- 177 cm
- Occupation
- Competitive swimmer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Horse
2. Background
- University
- Kinki University
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ryosuke Irie born?
Ryosuke Irie was born on January 24, 1990 and is 36 years old.
Where is Ryosuke Irie from?
Ryosuke Irie is from Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
What does Ryosuke Irie do?
Ryosuke Irie works as Competitive swimmer.
How tall is Ryosuke Irie?
Ryosuke Irie is 177 cm tall.
Where did Ryosuke Irie study?
Ryosuke Irie attended Kinki University.
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