Norihito Yoshioka
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Norihito Yoshioka (吉岡 範人) after completing a 45 km crossing of the Molokai Channel, acknowledging his support team
Norihito Yoshioka (吉岡 範人) is a Japanese open water swimmer.
Open Water Swimming Highlights
- He completed the 9th Annual Maui Nui Swim between 3-5 May 2025 in a tandem swim with Steven Minaglia across the Pailolo Channel between Maui and Moloka'i, the Kalohi Channel between Lāna'i and Moloka'i and the ʻAuʻau Channel between Lānaʻi and Maui.
- He completed the 45 km crossing of the Molokai Channel from Molokai to Sandy Beach on Oahu in 15 hours 43 minutes with the support of Steven Minaglia of Maui Nui Swim, Captains Andy Joca and Phil Kibby, support crew Zach Kayser and Logan Kibby, drone pilot Satoshi Bali, and ground crew Marek Lehocky and Luke Minaglia on 4 May 2026.
