Toshinari Takaoka
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Toshinari Takaoka (born 24 September 1970) is a Japanese long-distance runner who specializes in the 5000 metres, 10,000 metres and the marathon race. He has men's marathon Asia record.
[edit] Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Asian Games | Hiroshima, Japan | 1st | 5000 m |
| Asian Games | Hiroshima, Japan | 1st | 10,000 m | |
| 1999 | World Championships | Sevilla, Spain | 12th | 10,000 m |
| 2000 | Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 15th | 5000 m |
| Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 7th | 10,000 m | |
| 2001 | World Championships | Edmonton, Canada | 15th | 10,000 m |
| 2005 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 4th | Marathon |
[edit] Personal bests
- 3000 metres - 7:41.87 min (1999/Japan record)
- 5000 metres - 13:13.40 min (1998/Japan record)
- 10,000 metres - 27:35.09 min (2001/Japan record)
- Half marathon - 1:01:07 hrs (2003)
- Marathon - 2:06:16 hrs (2002/Asia record)
[edit] External link
- IAAF profile for Toshinari Takaoka
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