Tokyo Para-Athletics Men's High Jump In a class with a disability, Toru Suzuki, 41 years old, who participated in 6 consecutive tournaments, jumped 1 meter 88 cm and finished 4th.

At the age of 18, Suzuki lost his right knee in a traffic accident, and after that, he started landing with a prosthesis when he made use of the jumping power he had cultivated with handball.



The Paralympics have participated in the 2000 Sydney Games for the sixth time in a row, and so far the 4th place in the London and Rio de Janeiro Games was the best.



On the 3rd, Suzuki succeeded in the first 1 meter 83 cm in one time in the final of the class with a disability in the men's high jump at the national stadium.



The 1 meter 88 cm was also successful for the second time, breaking the best record of the season.



However, the following 1 meter and 93 centimeters failed three times and finished in 4th place alongside the Brazilian players, and did not win the long-sought medal.



The gold medal was British player Jonathan Bloom Edwards who jumped 2 meters and 10 centimeters.

Suzuki "I'm really glad I was able to continue."

Suzuki said, "I'm frankly disappointed. I've been trying hard to aim only for medals, but my level hasn't caught up."



Regarding the competition, which received clapping from the children who were watching the game, "I thought it would be great if the children could remember the game and have a fun game. I was able to do it. "



Then, looking back on the road to the 6th Paralympic Games, he said, "I have a one-year postponement and I have various feelings due to injuries, but I'm glad I stood here. I'm really glad that I could continue." rice field.

"Challenge new things as long as you can jump"

Toru Suzuki, who finished the competition, said, "I've done my best. Today, I was the only player with a prosthesis in this class, so it was worth participating. I would be happy if the number of people increased, "he said, revealing his thoughts on the competition that he has continued for many years.



On top of that, "I did my best because I couldn't get a medal at the Paralympics. I'm sorry, but I'm not tired of jumping and I still have something I want to express. I want to go, "he said, indicating his intention to continue working for the World Championships to be held in Kobe next year.