| Ryo Matsuda | |
| Nationality: | Japanese |
| Birth Place: | Hiroshima, Japan |
| Alma Mater: | Hiroshima University of Economics |
| Height: | 1.77m (05.81feet)[1] |
| Weight: | 70kg (150lb) |
| Country: | Japan |
| Sport: | Track and field |
| Event: | 200 metres |
| Pb: | 100 m: 10.31 (2003) 200 m: 20.59 (2004) |
is a Japanese retired track and field sprinter who specialized in the 200 metres. He competed at the 2001 World Championships, the 2003 World Championships and the 2004 Olympic Games.[2] [3]
| Event | Time (s) | Competition | Venue | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 m | 10.31 (+2.0 m/s) | Mikio Oda Memorial | Hiroshima, Japan | 29 April 2003 | |
| 10.28 (+2.5 m/s) | Mikio Oda Memorial | Hiroshima, Japan | 29 April 2004 | Wind-assisted | |
| 200 m | 20.59 (+1.5 m/s) | Japanese Championships | Tottori, Japan | 5 June 2004 | |
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Time (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing | |||||
| 2001 | World Championships | Edmonton, Canada | (qf) | 200 m | |
| 4th | 4×100 m relay | 38.96 (relay leg: 1st) | |||
| 2003 | World Championships | Paris, France | 6th | 4×100 m relay | 39.05 (relay leg: 3rd) |
| 2004 | Olympic Games | Athens, Greece | 52nd (h) | 200 m | 24.59 (wind: 0.0 m/s) |