is a former Japanese long-distance runner who competed in marathons.
On June 12, 1965, Shigematsu set a world's best in the marathon with a time of 2:12:00 at the Polytechnic Marathon.On 40th anniversary of first sub-2:09, pioneering Clayton looks back on his Marathon World records . IAAF (2009-05-30). Retrieved on 2015-01-23. Less than two months earlier, he had set a course record at the 1965 Boston Marathon (2:16:33).1965 article from The TimesBoston Marathon History . Boston Marathon. Retrieved on 2015-01-23. In his career, in 22 marathons started, he recorded 6 victories, placed second 3 times and third once. Shigematsu ran seven marathons under 2:20.
Marathons All results regarding marathon, unless stated otherwise Representing 1964Fukuoka MarathonFukuoka, Japan5th2:17:571965Beppu Ōita MarathonBeppu, Japan4th2:16:15Boston Marathon Boston, United States 1st2:16:33Polytechnic MarathonChiswick, United Kingdom1st2:12:00 1966Beppu Ōita MarathonBeppu, Japan9th2:16:161968Beppu Ōita MarathonBeppu, Japan10th2:17:46Lake Biwa MarathonŌtsu, Japan4th2:17:15
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