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Hagino bettered his own Japan record in the 200 meter
individual medley at the national championships, which concluded
on Sunday, one of four events the 21-year-old will take part in
at the Brazil Games in August.
Hagino also wanted gold in the 200m freestyle and 400m
individual medley, where he pipped Phelps to Olympics bronze in
London four years ago.
"I think if you set clear goals for yourself, it's easier to
identify what you need to work on," Hagino was quoted as saying
by Kyodo News.
"Of course, I want to win a gold and without question. My two
biggest rivals will be the two from America.
"I've looked up to those two and I now have an opportunity to
challenge them for a gold medal at the Olympics. It'll be the
last time to compete against them on the Olympic stage. I want
to enjoy it and hopefully come out ahead."
(Reporting by Amlan Chakraborty in New Delhi; editing by Patrick
Johnston)
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