In the Tokyo Para-Athletics 400-meter track and field women's class with a disability, Sae Tsuji finished fifth and did not win a medal for the second consecutive tournament.
The 26-year-old Tsuji has no right elbow since he was born and started athletics after entering university and won the bronze medal in the women's 400-meter arm-impaired class at the Rio de Janeiro Paralympics. Did.
In the final on the night of the 28th, when medals were awarded for two consecutive tournaments, Tsuji advanced in 6th place overall, and was preceded by speedy overseas players immediately after the start.
Even so, he showed tenacity to the end and finished in 5th place with a time of 58.98 seconds.
The gold medal was South African Anrene Wires player.
Tsuji "I didn't reach the medal, but I was able to put out 120% of my strength."
Tsuji recalled the race, saying, "I wanted to put out my strength in this match, which may or may not occur once in a lifetime, so I couldn't reach the medal, but I think I was able to put out 120% of my strength."
When asked about the five years since the Rio de Janeiro Games, which won the bronze medal, he said, "It wasn't just good, but I'm glad that I was able to stand on this stage thanks to my family, friends, and people who support me. It's full, "he said with tears in his eyes.