Biography
Reason: He participated in a sports programme during his rehabilitation, and found wheelchair racing interesting. (yes-id.jp, 08 Aug 2014)
Additional Info: PREVIOUS OCCUPATION
He worked as a firefighter before being involved in an accident at age 24, sustaining injuries that resulted in his impairment. (Nippon Challenged Athlete YouTube channel, 17 May 2024; yes-id.jp, 08 Aug 2014)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateSeptember 28, 1981
OccupationAthlete, Office Worker
EducationRikkyo University, Tokyo, JPN
Languages SpokenJapanese
CoachYasuhiro Harada [national], JPN
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 4 | 5000m - T54 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 10:58.22 |
| 12 | 5000m - T54 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 10:49.72 |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 7 | 5000m - T54 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | 10:35.59 |
| 11 | 1500m - T54 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | 3:12.00 |
