Athletics Men's 5000m Racewalking Yamanishi wins new record in Japan

Athletics Men's 5000m Racewalking Yamanishi wins new record in Japan September 19th 21:41

Toshikazu Yamanishi, who has been appointed as the representative of the Tokyo Olympics in the Men's 20 km Racewalking on Land, participated in the Men's 5000 Meter Racewalking at the All Japan Business Group Championship and set a new record in Japan at 18 minutes 34 seconds 88 seconds.

The All Japan Business Group Championship held in Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture, was held on the 19th of the second day of the tournament, and the men's 5000-meter racewalk was held. Etc. participated.

The 5000-meter racewalk is a race that goes around the track, unlike the 20-kilometer race that is held on the road. Yamanishi jumped out immediately after the start, and Takahashi followed immediately behind it.

Then, after 2000 meters, Yamanishi jumped up the pace and pulled Takahashi away, and after that he walked at a pace approaching the Japanese record.

Yamanishi finished with a time of 18 minutes 34 seconds 88 and won the championship, breaking the Japanese record set by Yusuke Suzuki in 2015 at 2 seconds 34 seconds.

Yamanishi said, "I was aiming for a record and a victory, so I have a certain response, but given the current strength and conditions, it was an expected time. I am glad that the postponement of the Olympics allowed me to slowly strengthen. I'm thinking. Even at 20km, the world record is well within range, "he said with a light tone but confidence.

In addition, Yuma Hattori, who has been nominated for the men's marathon representative of the Tokyo Olympics, will participate in the men's 10,000 meters, and the time of 27 minutes 47 seconds 55, which will update his personal best by more than 8 seconds, is the top Japanese player Finished with.

Hattori said, "I participated in the marathon at the end of the year as part of my practice. I am satisfied with the time, but I just want to be careful of injuries. I want to improve my ability to maintain speed and have two hours in the future marathon. I want to be a player who can put out the 3rd and 4th minutes. "