Daimu Yamauchi, Kazuki Kurokawa, and Takatoshi Abe participated in the men's 400-meter hurdles qualifying on land, and Yamauchi entered the semifinals with a mark of 49.21 in the two qualifying groups. I proceeded to.
Both Kurokawa and Abe were eliminated from the qualifying.
Daimu Yamauchi "A stadium that goes well with you"
Yamauchi said, "I knew that it was a good match because it was a stadium where I had once put out my best. I had a lot of people supporting me, so I enjoyed trying to show a good performance. I thought that if I could run, I would be able to run in the semi-finals, so I'm glad I was able to run well in the qualifying, "he recalled.
And for the next time, I was enthusiastic, "I wish I had a good rest all day and be ready for the semi-finals."
Takatoshi Abe "The flow of the middle stage ..."
Abe recalled the race, saying, "I was hoping that I could lead to the semi-finals in the order of arrival. I'm a little disappointed that the flow from the first half to the middle of the season isn't sharp."
Regarding his first participation in the Olympics, he said, "Because I was able to stand here with the support of various people by the time I came to the Olympics, it was a race I will never forget."
Kazuki Kurokawa "I couldn't run like myself"
Kurokawa said, "I couldn't run in my own way from the first half to the front. I thought I was in good shape and in good condition, but I'm sorry I couldn't respond to the support." ..
Regarding the first Olympics, "I was able to compete with overseas athletes in this way, so I will continue to hone my skills toward the Olympics from the next world championship, and do my best without forgetting the goal of breaking the Japanese record and remaining in the final. I want to go. "