is a Japanese long-distance runner. He competed in the 5000 metres event at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics in Beijing, China. His twin brother, Kenta, competed in the 10,000 metres.
International competitions 2012Asian Junior ChampionshipsColombo, Sri Lanka2nd5000 m14:33.67World Junior ChampionshipsBarcelona, Spain11th5000 m14:18.242014Asian GamesIncheon, South Korea5th5000 m13:34.572015World ChampionshipsBeijing, China32nd (h)5000 m14:07.112016Olympic GamesRio de Janeiro, Brazil42nd (h)5000 m14:26.7230th10,000 m29:02.51
Personal bests Event Time Date Place1500 metres3:39.565 September 2014Kumagaya, Japan5000 metres13:19.629 May 2015Marugame, Japan10,000 metres27:29.6928 November 2015Hachiōji, Japan
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