At the Tokyo Paralympics, a 50-year-old Keiko Sugiura, who was expected to win a medal in a qualifying class for the motor dysfunction of individual cycling women's pursuits, broke her own Japanese record and was eliminated in 5th place. ..
The bicycle track event started on the 25th at "Izu Velodrome" in Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
In the morning, 50-year-old Keiko Sugiura, who was expected to win a medal on the track, left a track record such as winning the world championship of the road for the second consecutive year in the qualifying for the motor dysfunction class of bicycles and women's individual pursuits. Participated.
Sugiura, who fell during the race five years ago and had paralysis on his right side, showed a stable run from the start, which was a challenge, and marked 4 minutes 2 seconds 834, which set his own Japanese record by about 6 seconds. However, he was in 5th place and could not be in the top 4 places, so he was eliminated in the qualifying.
In addition, Miho Fujii, who participated in the same event, finished 15th at 4:52:254 and was eliminated in the qualifying.
Sugiura "Look at the road"
Sugiura, who lost the qualifying in 5th place, said, "I'm not good at trucks, so the coach told me to get used to the Paralympic atmosphere today. I was able to set a new record in Japan at my best, but the world Was strong. "
On top of that, he was enthusiastic about the events he would participate in in the future, saying, "I feel like" look at this regret on the road, "but first of all, I'd like to do my best to aim for my personal best in the 500-meter time trial."
Fujii "Time trials will do their best powerfully"
Fujii, who lost in 15th place in the qualifying, said, "I was in good shape in the practice until yesterday, but my legs were heavy today. I entered with a comfortable feeling. I will do my best for the time trial tomorrow more powerfully. "
The venue is "no audience"
At the Olympic Games, the number of visitors was limited to half, and the number of spectators was limited to half. The sound of pedaling and the shouts of the coach echoed.