| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 December 1994 [1] Kochi, Japan |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Para-athletics |
| Disability class | F53 |
| Event | discus throw |
Medal record | |
Keiko Onidani (born 21 December 1994) is a Japanese para-athlete specializing in discus throw. She represented Japan at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.
In May 2024, Onidani represented Japan at the 2024 World Para Athletics Championships and won a silver medal in the discus throw F53 event. [2] She then represented Japan at the 2024 Summer Paralympics and won a silver medal in the javelin throw F53 event. [1]
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