Miho Oki
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born |
March 8, 1974 Shimizu, Hokkaido, Japan |
| Height | 155 cm (5 ft 1 in) |
| Team information | |
| Current team | retired |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Professional team(s) | |
| 2002 | CA Mantes-la-Ville 78 |
| 2003–2004 | Farm Frites - Hartol |
| 2005 | USC Chirio Forno d'Asolo |
| 2006 | Nobili Rubinetterie Menikini Cogeas |
| 2007–2008 | Menikini - Selle Italia |
| Major wins | |
| Japanese National Road Race Championships, Women, 1998–2008 | |
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Infobox last updated on 31 August 2012 | |
Miho Oki (沖美穂 Miho Oki, born 8 March 1974, in Shimizu, Hokkaido, Japan) is a Japanese former women's racing cyclist. Born in the northern island of Hokkaido, she originally trained to be a speed skater, but switched to cycling when she was 22.[1] She won the first Japanese National Road Race Championships for women held in 1998, a title she ended up winning eleven straight times.[2][3] From 2002, she became the first Japanese to participate on the women's pro tour in Europe, riding for French, Italian, and Dutch teams.[3] She won the Trophée des Grimpeurs in 2002. She represented Japan at the 2000, 2004, and 2008 Summer Olympics.[4] She retired in 2008[5] and currently serves as an adviser for women's keirin.[6]
References
- ↑ "Oki Miho". Chōsensha No. 1. TV. Asahi. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
- ↑ "Miho Oki takes 10th RR Championship". WomensCycling.net. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
- 1 2 "Dai 11-kai Zen Nihon Jitensha Kyōgi Senshuken Taikai". Yaeyama Nippo. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
- ↑ "Miho Oki". SportsReference.com. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
- ↑ "Oki Miho intai". CyclingTime. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
- ↑ "Gāruzu Keirin". Girl's Keirin. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
External links
- Miho Oki profile at Cycling Archives
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