is a Japanese long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon race.
Competition record All results regarding marathon, unless stated otherwise Representing 2000Lake Biwa MarathonŌtsu, Japan7th2:10:482001Lake Biwa MarathonŌtsu, Japan 3rd2:07:52World Championships Edmonton, Canada5th2:14:072003Tokyo Marathon Tokyo, Japan2nd2:09:30World ChampionshipsParis, France5th2:09:262004Olympic GamesAthens, Greece5th2:13:112006London Marathon London, United Kingdom13th2:14:492008Fukuoka Marathon Fukuoka, Japan10th2:13:48
Personal bests 5000 metres - 13:39.38 min (2002) 10,000 metres - 28:13.76 min (2000) Half marathon - 1:01:54 hrs (2002) Marathon - 2:07:52 hrs (2001) Source:
References
External links sports-reference marathoninfo