Mayumi Narita was a celebrated Japanese Paralympic swimmer, renowned for her multiple gold medals and her role as an advocate for Paralympic sports. After establishing herself as a formidable competitor at the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games, Mayumi Narita quickly rose to prominence in para swimming, securing two gold medals, two silver, and one bronze. Her career progressed with exceptional achievements at subsequent Games, notably at the 2000 Sydney Paralympics where she earned six gold medals and set five new world records, cementing her status as a global force in the sport. Narita continued her dominance at the 2004 Athens Paralympics, achieving unprecedented success as the most decorated athlete across all sports and nationalities.

Narita’s legacy as a world-record-setting athlete and advocate continued until her passing on September 5, 2025.