Ai Shibata

Ai Shibata (柴田 亜衣, Shibata Ai, born May 14, 1982) is a Japanese swimmer. At the 2004 Summer Olympics, she won the gold medal in the 800 meter freestyle race. She was the first ever female gold medalist for Japan in a freestyle event.She attended the National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya. In 2008 Shibata announced her retirement.

Ai Shibata

Ai Shibata (柴田 亜衣, Shibata Ai, born May 14, 1982) is a Japanese swimmer. At the 2004 Summer Olympics, she won the gold medal in the 800 meter freestyle race. She was the first ever female gold medalist for Japan in a freestyle event.She attended the National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya. In 2008 Shibata announced her retirement.