Biography
Started: She took up the sport in 2013 in Chiba, Japan. (Athlete, 03 Sep 2016; city.chiba.jp, 20 Aug 2021)
Reason: Previously a Para swimmer, she considered quitting her sporting career after failing to qualify for the 2012 Paralympic Games in London. She became interested in triathlon after learning people at her swimming club also competed in triathlon events. "When I was thinking whether to aim for the 2016 Paralympics as a Para swimmer, I thought that if I seriously got involved in Para triathlon, which was still unpopular in Japan, I would be able to play an active role to help to increase the awareness of the sport. With the support of the people around me, I decided to try triathlon." (parasapo.tokyo, 14 Mar 2020)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (nikkansports.com, 03 Feb 2024)
Additional Info: OTHER ACTIVITIES
She has served as a member of the Athletes' Committee of the Japan Triathlon Union [JTU]. (nikkansports.com, 03 Feb 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateApril 10, 1981
Place of ResidenceICHIHARA
OccupationAthlete
EducationInternational Relations - Asia University, Tokyo, JPN
Languages SpokenJapanese
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 6 | PTS2 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:28:04 |
| 6 | Women's PT2 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:33:21 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 5 | PTS2 | 2023 | Pontevedra, ESP | 1:23:57 |
| 5 | Women's PT2 | 2016 | Rotterdam, NED | 1:34:56 |
| 6 | PTS2 | 2018 | Gold Coast, QLD, AUS | 1:25:35 |
| 6 | PTS2 | 2017 | Rotterdam, NED | 1:30:27 |
| 7 | PTS2 | 2019 | Lausanne, SUI | 1:33:54 |
| 9 | Team Relay | 2023 | Pontevedra, ESP | 57:44 |
