Portrait of Keiko Onidani

Keiko Onidani

Discus Throw
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Biography
Started: She took up athletics in 2006 and began competing in Para athletics in 2021. (Athlete, 03 Sep 2024) Reason: She was encouraged to get involved in Para sport by Japanese wheelchair rugby player Yukinobu Ike and members of the rehabilitation clinic she attended. She tried several Para sports including boccia and archery, but decided to focus on Para athletics as she had previously competed in non-Para throwing events in school. (yomiuri.co.jp, 21 May 2024) Ambition: To win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (asahi.com, 15 Jun 2024)
Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateDecember 21, 1994
Place of ResidenceTOKYO
OccupationBusiness Owner
Languages SpokenJapanese
CoachNoritaka Kawashima [personal], JPN
Highlights
RankEventYearLocationResult
World Championships
2Discus Throw - F532024Kobe, JPN14.49
Asian Para Games
3Women's Discus Throw F51/52/532022Hangzhou, CHN818.00