Morio Shigematsu Explained

is a former Japanese long-distance runner who competed in marathons.

On June 12, 1965, Shigematsu set a world's best in the marathon with a time of 2:12:00 at the Polytechnic Marathon.^[1] Less than two months earlier, he had set a course record at the 1965 Boston Marathon (2:16:33).^{[2] [3]} In his career, in 22 marathons started, he recorded 6 victories, placed second 3 times and third once. Shigematsu ran seven marathons under 2:20.

Marathons

• All results regarding marathon, unless stated otherwise

Representing
1964	Fukuoka Marathon	Fukuoka, Japan	5th	2:17:57
1965	Beppu Ōita Marathon	Beppu, Ōita Japan	4th	2:16:15
		Boston, United States	1st	2:16:33
	Polytechnic Marathon	Chiswick, United Kingdom	1st	2:12:00
1966	Beppu Ōita Marathon	Beppu, Ōita, Japan	9th	2:16:16
1968	Beppu Ōita Marathon	Beppu, Ōita, Japan	10th	2:17:46
	Lake Biwa Marathon	Ōtsu, Japan	4th	2:17:15

Notes and References

1. http://www.iaaf.org/news/news/on-40th-anniversary-of-first-sub-209-pioneeri On 40th anniversary of first sub-2:09, pioneering Clayton looks back on his Marathon World records
2. http://www.ianridpath.com/polymarathon/1965Timesreport.jpg 1965 article from The Times
3. http://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/boston-marathon-history/race-summaries/1961-1965.aspx Boston Marathon History