Biography
Started: He took up Para athletics after he enrolled at the Special Needs Education School for the Visually Impaired at the University of Tsukuba in Japan. (Athlete, 16 Aug 2012; parasapo.tokyo, 21 Aug 2020)
Reason: He took part in swimming at primary school, but joined an athletics team after he was inspired by athletes at the 2000 Paralympic Games in Sydney. He decided to focus on the marathon in 2015, because he thought he would be more competitive at international level in the event. (Athlete, 16 Aug 2012; chunichi.co.jp, 21 May 2021; parasapo.tokyo, 21 Aug 2020)
Ambition: To win gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (yomiuri.co.jp, 22 May 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJuly 19, 1988
Place of ResidenceKASHIWARA
OccupationAthlete, Office Worker
EducationHealth and Welfare Studies - Mejiro University, Tokyo, JPN
Languages SpokenJapanese
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 3 | Marathon - T12 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 2:28:01 |
| 4 | Marathon - T12 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 2:36:50 |
| 5 | Men's 5000m T12 | 2012 | London, GBR | 14:48.89 |
| 11 | 1500m - T13 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 4:11.36 |
| 12 | 5000m - T13 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 16:27.36 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 5 | 5000m - T13 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 15:42.47 |
| 5 | Men's 10000m T12 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 32:46.40 |
| 6 | Men's 1500m T12 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 4:23.45 |
| 6 | Men's 5000m T12 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 15:48.55 |
| 6 | Men's 800m T12 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 2:04.51 |
| 7 | Men's 5000m T12 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 16:27.46 |
