Marathon / Racewalk contender is “surprise” Tokyo Olympics Sapporo relocation study October 17th 15:41

During the 10-month period before the opening of the Tokyo Olympics, a study to move the marathon and racewalk venue to Sapporo began. Surprise voices are rising from the players who are appointed as representatives.

Marathon Takumi Nakamura “Practicing to show power”

Takumi Nakamura, who has been selected as the representative of the men ’s marathon at the Tokyo Olympics, said, “I am surprised by the sudden report, but I would like to watch the situation change. The other day in the MGC = Marathon Grand Championship and Doha. As with the World Championship, the weather conditions will change at any venue.

Racewalk Yusuke Suzuki “Surprises for Relocation”

Yusuke Suzuki, who has been appointed as the representative of the 50-kilometer walk for men at the Tokyo Olympics, said, `` I've requested `` to a shaded course '' so far, but I am not surprised to move from Tokyo, I am honestly surprised In any case, I would like you to decide the safety of athletes, tournament staff, volunteers, and people watching the game first.