Osako MGC Japan's New Record for "Defeat" at Tokyo Marathon March 1 18:41
Joo Osako set a new record in Japan on the grounds of “losing”, which missed the job offer at the MGC last year, and advanced significantly to the representative of the Tokyo Olympics.
“You can run at your own pace.
Osako, who spoke at a conference just before the tournament, showed a calm race as declared.
Osako experienced a disappointing defeat in last year's MGC, who was nominated for the Olympics if he came in second.
I was swayed by the movement of rival Yuta Shitara who jumped out in the early stages, and was forced to use his feet while pursuing the front.
In this tournament, not only domestic rivals but also overseas top players participated, the key was to "run at your own pace", that is, how to keep your pace.
One of his rivals, Daihi Inoue, is standing in line with world-class players right after the start, and as he races in the leading group, Osako looks out from behind the group.
As Osako began to be separated from the group, just over 22 kilometers, in a press room packed with reporters and officials, a surprise voice was heard saying that "Osako was late."
Osako recalled his feelings at this time, saying, "Since the pace was fast, I was thinking about how to relax and rebuild my own pace and rhythm when I left."
The point is that Osako used the word "away" instead of "released".
Osako who followed Inoue alone for 10 km from there was never far away, and he kept his pace and calmly reduced the distance with Inoue.
Finally, it was just over 32 kilometers, catching up with Inoue and overtaking him at once.
On the background of the game, Osako pointed out a training camp in Kenya that lasted two and a half months until the end of last month, saying, "I had a challenge because the atmosphere of the group including Inoue seemed to be tight. I've learned that while resting, I can run alone and endure alone in practice in Kenya. "
On the last straight line, Osako, who was convinced of breaking the Japanese record, once thrust up his right fist and cut the finish tape with an impressed expression.
A new record in Japan that took advantage of the MGC's “defeat”, Osako, who was asked about the meaning of the tears, said, “I'm not sure.” After saying, “I'm more than happy. I think the relieved part of the race was very strong after finishing it, "she said.
However, it is also true that they were greatly separated by overseas players who lead the way past the middle point and were completely defeated by world-class players.
In anticipation of the Olympic Games that will compete with world-class athletes, Osako, who said, "I'm going to be faster. I just want to think and pursue that and pursue it." If you can, the battle to bridge the gap has already begun.