In the Tokyo Paralympic track and field, a new event from this tournament, a universal relay in which four men and women with different disabilities run 100 meters each, Japan finished fourth overall with a time of 47.94, which set a new Japanese record, and advanced to the final on the night of the 3rd. rice field.
Sawada of 1 run "Personal best together"
Uran Sawada, who played the first run, said, "Since the players from other countries were boys, I ran with all my strength so that I could touch Oshima in the second run without making a difference. However, I'm glad that we all worked together to do our best on this stage in Tokyo Para. "
Oshima of 2 runs "It is encouraging to have friends"
Kengo Oshima, who played the second run, said, "I ran with the intention of overtaking the player running in front of me. It is encouraging to have friends around me by running as a team, and I can do my best together. I thought I was aiming for the time, so I was saved. "
3 runs Takamatsu "I was able to run next"
Yukei Takamatsu, who was in the third run, said, "I ran with the intention of passing it to the next one as soon as possible. I think I was able to connect to the next one."
Regarding the touch of the anchor's wheelchair to Tomoki Suzuki, he recalled, "I thought I could catch up, but I'm glad I managed to catch up."
Anchor Suzuki "I want to make good adjustments to the finals and do my best"
Anchor Suzuki said, "I was able to connect the batons to the end according to the results of the practice. I think the appeal of relays is that they connect in order from the first run, even though they have different genders and disabilities."
For the final on the night of the 3rd, he strongly said, "I will only demonstrate the results of my practice, so I want to make adjustments and do my best."