Biography
Started: She began running marathons at age 26 at the Shimonoseki Minami Sogo Support School in Japan. (hochi.news, 03 Apr 2019; number.bunshun.jp, 04 Oct 2018 )
Reason: She took up the sport in order to lose weight, and she found a sense of achievement through competing. (nhk.or.jp, 15 Mar 2016)
Ambition: To defend her Paralympic T12 marathon title at the 2024 Games in Paris. (yomiuri.co.jp, 21 Apr 2024)
Additional Info: <B>Guide</B>
Yuka Aoyama, Jun Shida (jbma.or.jp, 04 Jun 2024)
Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateJanuary 19, 1977
Place of ResidenceDAZAIFU
OccupationAthlete, Office Worker
Languages SpokenJapanese
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | Marathon - T12 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 3:00:50 |
| 2 | Marathon - T12 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 3:06:52 |
