Satoru Sasaki

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Satoru Sasaki (Japanese : 佐々木悟; born 16 October 1985) is a Japanese long-distance runner who specialises in marathon running.

Sasaki finished 3rd at the 2015 Fukuoka Marathon in 2:08:56, an IAAF Gold Label Road Race. He was the highest finishing runner from Japan in this race. [1] He achieved this without being an invited runner for the race. [2] This finish earned him selection for the 2016 Olympics, [3] where he finished 16th.

References

  1. ↑ "Sasaki places third in Fukuoka Marathon". The Japan Times. 6 December 2015. Archived from the original on 7 January 2019. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
  2. ↑ "Makau takes the tape again as Fukuoka champion - AJW by The Asahi Shimbun". Ajw.asahi.com. Archived from the original on 30 March 2016. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
  3. ↑ Marantz, Ken (28 February 2016). "Lilesa puts best foot forward for win". The Japan News. Archived from the original on 29 February 2016. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
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