Yuki Takamiya
Yuki Takamiya (born December 2, 1987) is a Japanese long-distance runner.
University career
Takamiya twice competed at the Hakone Ekiden for Josai University.[1][2]
2016 season
Takamiya finished 8th at the 2016 Tokyo Marathon, the highest finish for a male Japanese runner.[3] This placed him, along with Satoru Sasaki, in consideration for an Olympic spot.[4]
References
- ↑ "【東京マラソン】無名28歳・高宮、一般参加から日本人トップでリオ候補浮上 : スポーツ報知". Hochi.co.jp. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
- ↑ Larner, Brett (1987-12-02). "japan running news: No-Name 28-Year-Old Yuki Takamiya Lands Himself on Rio Stage as Top Japanese Man at Tokyo Marathon". Japanrunningnews.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
- ↑ "Athletics: Ethiopia's Lilesa wins Tokyo Marathon". Kyodo News. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
- ↑ 0:00/-:. "Lilesa puts best foot forward for win". The Japan News. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
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