Toshinari Takaoka
Japanese long-distance runner (track and field), coach, sports commentator
About Toshinari Takaoka
Born 1970. Toshinari Takaoka is a Japanese athletics competitor, track and field coach and sports commentator.
is a Japanese long-distance runner who specializes in the 5000 metres, 10,000 metres and the marathon race. He owned the former men's marathon Asian record.
International competitions
Personal bests 3000 metres - 7:41.87 min (1999/Japanese record) 5000 metres - 13:13.40 min (1998/Japanese record) 10,000 metres - 27:35.09 min (2001/Former Japanese record) Half marathon - 1:01:07 hrs (2003) Marathon - 2:06:16 hrs (2002/Former Asian record)
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Who is Toshinari Takaoka?
Japanese long-distance runner (track and field), coach, sports commentator
When was Toshinari Takaoka born?
Toshinari Takaoka was born on 24 September 1970 in Kyoto Prefecture.
What is Toshinari Takaoka's occupation?
Toshinari Takaoka is an athletics competitor, track and field coach and sports commentator.
What nationality is Toshinari Takaoka?
Toshinari Takaoka is Japanese.
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