is a former Japanese world-class marathon runner. He represented his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain and the 1986 Asian Games in Seoul, South Korea (gold medal).
Nakayama's notable marathon wins include Fukuoka Marathon (1984, 1987), the Seoul marathon (1985), and the Tokyo marathon (1990). In 1985 Nakayama set the 2nd record in the world from the 1st World Cup Marathon (2:08:15). , Nakayama is a coach at the Aichi Seiko Track Team.
Achievements Representing 1983Fukuoka MarathonFukuoka, Japan14thMarathon2:14:151984Fukuoka Marathon Fukuoka, Japan 1stMarathon2:10:0019851985 World Marathon CupHiroshima, Japan2ndMarathon2:08:151986Tokyo International MarathonTokyo, Japan4thMarathon2:08:43Asian GamesSeoul, South Korea 1stMarathon2:08:211987Tokyo International MarathonTokyo, Japan2ndMarathon2:10:33Fukuoka Marathon Fukuoka, Japan 1stMarathon2:08:181988Olympic Games Seoul, South Korea4thMarathon2:11:05 1990Tokyo MarathonTokyo, Japan 1stMarathon2:10:571991Beppu-Ōita MarathonBeppu, Ōita, Japan2ndMarathon2:09:12World Championships Tokyo, Japan —MarathonDNF1992Tokyo International MarathonTokyo, Japan2ndMarathon2:10:25Olympic Games Barcelona, Spain4thMarathon2:14:02 1994Paris MarathonParis, France8thMarathon2:13:11Fukuoka MarathonFukuoka, Japan17thMarathon2:15:23
References
Association of Road Racing Statisticians (ARRS) profile.