Satoshi Osaki Explained

is a Japanese long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon.

• Osaki achieved notable successes throughout his career:
• He became Asian marathon champion in 2002.
• He won the bronze medal at the 2006 Asian Games
• At the 2007 World Championships in Athletics, he finished sixth, just behind compatriot Tsuyoshi Ogata.
• He qualified for the 2008 Olympic Games, although he did not start the race.

His personal best performances include:

Marathon: 2:08:36 hours, achieved in March 2008 at the Ōtsu Marathon.

• Half marathon: 1:02:24 hours, achieved in March 2007 in Yamaguchi.
• 10,000 metres: 28:34.63 minutes 13:49.95 minutes.
• 5000 metres: 13:49.95 minutes.
• 1500 metres. 3:48.90 minutes.

International competitions