is a 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 endurance, stamina as well as mental strength. Within e ...

. He competed in the men's marathon at the

1996 Summer Olympics The 1996 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXVI Olympiad, also known as Atlanta 1996 and commonly referred to as the Centennial Olympic Games) were an international multi-sport event held from July 19 to August 4, 1996, in Atlanta, ...

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1966 births Living people Place of birth missing (living people) Japanese male long-distance runners Japanese male marathon runners Olympic male marathon runners Olympic athletes for Japan Athletes (track and field) at the 1996 Summer Olympics Japan Championships in Athletics winners 20th-century Japanese sportsmen {{Japan-athletics-bio-stub