Jun Mizutani

Jun Mizutani

Japanese table tennis player
Date of Birth: 09.06.1989
Country: Japan

Content:
  1. Jun Mizutani: Japanese Table Tennis Legend
  2. Early Career and Rise to Prominence
  3. Olympic Glory
  4. World Tour Dominance
  5. Equipment and Endorsements
  6. Club Achievements

Jun Mizutani: Japanese Table Tennis Legend

Japanese table tennis player Jun Mizutani has established himself as one of the sport's greatest competitors. With an illustrious career spanning over a decade, he has achieved remarkable success both domestically and internationally.

Early Career and Rise to Prominence

Mizutani's journey began in 2007 when he ranked as the 98th best player by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF). Within the year, he had ascended to the 30th position, demonstrating his exceptional talent and rapid rise in the sport. In 2010, he broke into the top 10 and reached a career-high ranking of 4th in 2017.

Olympic Glory

Mizutani's Olympic debut came at the 2016 Rio Games, where he clinched a silver medal in the men's team event and bronze in the singles competition. He repeated his bronze medal feat in singles at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and secured a gold medal in mixed doubles alongside Mima Ito.

World Tour Dominance

Mizutani has also excelled on the ITTF World Tour. He has twice emerged victorious in the singles competition of the prestigious World Tour Grand Finals.

Equipment and Endorsements

Mizutani's equipment of choice is manufactured exclusively by the Japanese brand Butterfly. He utilizes the "Mizutani Jun ST" blade and "Tenergy 64" rubbers with a thickness of 2.1 mm on both sides of his paddle.

Club Achievements

Beyond his individual success, Mizutani has also played a pivotal role in the triumphs of his club team, Fakel-Gazprom Orenburg. In 2017, he led them to victory in the Table Tennis Champions League.

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