Hideki Uda won the silver medal in the motor dysfunction class of the Tokyo Paratriathlon Men's Triathlon.
This is the first time a Japanese player has won a medal in a Paralympic triathlon competition.
Uda who won the silver medal.
The goal was "I want to stand out on the podium."
Behind the word "I want to stand out" is the feeling of gratitude to my family for "I want to look cool."
Uda had an accident in which he lost his right arm only five days after he married his wife, Aki, in May 2013.
At that time, Aki had a child in her tummy, and Uda, who usually has a cheerful personality, was worried about the future, but Aki pushed her back and said that she would take care of her every day. Says.
And, during this hospitalization, what came out in a conversation with Aki was a new way to "go to the Paralympics."
Uda, who played an active role as a representative of Shiga Prefecture in soccer when he was in high school, has been active in international competitions with his motorcycle and run as a weapon immediately after starting the triathlon.
On the other hand, my wife, Aki, also learned the expertise and qualifications of athletes' diets and supported Uda from the nutritional aspect.
Among them, miso soup, which is served almost every meal, has a rich repertoire of side dishes, and Uda is also a skill to say, "It is the source of my power."
And the Tokyo Paralympic race, which was celebrated eight years after the accident.
Uda expressed his gratitude to Aki-san and the children who supported him by saying, "I'm on the podium and stand out."