is a retired Japanese

long-distance runner Long-distance running, or endurance running, is a form of continuous running over distances of at least . Physiologically, it is largely Aerobic exercise, aerobic in nature and requires stamina as well as mental strength. Within endurance ru ...

. He represented his country Japan at the

1988 Summer Olympics The 1988 Summer Olympics (), officially the Games of the XXIV Olympiad () and officially branded as Seoul 1988 (), were an international multi-sport event held from 17 September to 2 October 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. 159 nations were represe ...

. His personal bests were 13:46.29 in the 5,000 metres and 28:45.89 in the 10,000 metres, both achieved at the 1987 World Championships.

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* 1960 births Living people Athletes from Tochigi Prefecture Japanese male long-distance runners Olympic male long-distance runners Olympic athletes for Japan Athletes (track and field) at the 1988 Summer Olympics World Athletics Championships athletes for Japan Asian Athletics Championships winners Japan Championships in Athletics winners 20th-century Japanese sportsmen {{Japan-longdistance-athletics-bio-stub