Biography
Started: He took up Para athletics during his fourth year at university. (nhk.or.jp, 13 Jul 2023)
Reason: He previously competed in non-Para triple jump during middle school. He was encouraged to focus on Para athletics by a fellow high school student who went on to become a guide runner for Japanese Para sprinter Shigeki Yano. (nhk.or.jp, 13 Jul 2023; sanspo.com, 12 Jun 2022; bs4.jp, 02 Jul 2023)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Instagram profile, 26 May 2024)
Awards: He and Para swimmer An Nishida were named as Japan's flag bearers for the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (parasports.or.jp, 06 Jul 2024)
Additional Info: FURTHER EDUCATION
He has studied for a postgraduate degree in sports science at Juntento University in Tokyo, Japan. (cul-spo.or.jp, 22 Sep 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateApril 5, 2000
Place of ResidenceMATSUYAMA
OccupationStudent
EducationSt. Catherine University, Matsuyama, JPN
Languages SpokenJapanese
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | Long Jump - T12 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 7.08 |
| 4 | Long Jump - T12 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 6.83 |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 2 | Long Jump - T12 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | 6.96 |
| 3 | 100m - T12 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | 11.36 |
