Satoru Sasaki Explained

Satoru Sasaki (ja|佐々木悟; born 16 October 1985) is a Japanese long-distance runner who specialises in marathon running.

Sasaki finished 3rd at the 2015 Fukuoka Marathon in 2:08:56, an IAAF Gold Label Road Race. He was the highest finishing runner from Japan in this race.[1] He achieved this without being an invited runner for the race.[2] This finish earned him selection for the 2016 Olympics,[3] where he finished 16th.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sasaki places third in Fukuoka Marathon . The Japan Times . 6 December 2015 . 1 March 2016 . 7 January 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190107154236/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/12/06/more-sports/track-field/sasaki-places-third-fukuoka-marathon/#.VtTh0fkrKUk . live .
  2. Web site: Makau takes the tape again as Fukuoka champion - AJW by The Asahi Shimbun . Ajw.asahi.com . 1 March 2016 . 30 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160330211112/http://ajw.asahi.com/article/behind_news/sports/AJ201512070036 . live .
  3. Web site: Lilesa puts best foot forward for win . The Japan News . 28 February 2016 . Ken . Marantz . 1 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160229101107/http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0002778543 . 29 February 2016.

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