Aya Terakawa

Aya Terakawa (寺川綾) (born November 12, 1984) is a retired Japanese backstroke swimmer; she announced her retirement from competitions in early December 2013. She is married to former swimmer Daisuke Hosokawa.

Major achievements

 * 2001 World Aquatics Championships – 200m backstroke 8th (2:14.12)
 * 2002 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships – 200m backstroke 2nd (2:12.28)
 * 2004 Athens Olympics – 200m backstroke 8th (2:12.90)
 * 2012 London Olympics – 100m backstroke 3rd BRONZE (58.83)

Personal bests
In long course
 * 50m backstroke: 27.73 Japanese Record (July 29, 2009)
 * 100m backstroke: 58.83 (April 17, 2009)
 * 200m backstroke: 2:09.27 (April 19, 2009)

In short course
 * 50m backstroke: 26.40 Asian, Japanese Record (February 15, 2009)