Biography
Started: He took up the sport competitively in 2013. (nhk.or.jp, 23 Aug 2021)
Reason: He originally tried marathon running before his guide suggested he try Para triathlon. (TBS News, 12 Apr 2020)
Milestones: At the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo, his bronze medal in men's PTVI and his compatriot Hideki Uda's silver medal in men's PTS4 were Japan's first ever Para triathlon medals at the Paralympic Games. (SportsDeskOnline, 01 Jul 2024)
Additional Info: <B>Guide</B>
Naoki Okamura (challeath.com, 18 Apr 2017)
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateSeptember 6, 1985
OccupationAthlete, Office Worker
EducationNihon University , Tokyo, JPN
Languages SpokenJapanese
CoachKohei Tsubaki, JPN; Hideko Kikuchi [national], JPN
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 3 | PTVI | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:02:20 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 10 | PTVI | 2022 | Abu Dhabi, UAE | 1:05:55 |
| 13 | PTVI | 2023 | Pontevedra, ESP | 1:04:07 |
