Toshikazu Yamanishi, who became the first Japanese athlete to win consecutive victories in the men's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships held in July, responded to an online interview, saying, "After a month, my mind has changed. Each race. I want to win a gold medal at the next Olympics," he said, renewing his feelings for the Paris Olympics two years later.
In July, Yamanishi won the men's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Championships in Athletics held in Oregon, USA, becoming the first Japanese athlete to win consecutive victories at this event.
On the 29th, Yamanishi, who responded to an online interview with the media, said, "One month after winning the championship, the afterglow has disappeared. My mind has changed and I can see where the problem is and where I should take advantage of it." He talked about the change in his mind one month after winning consecutive victories.
Looking back on the results of the tournament, he said, "I was able to achieve results by working to lead the group in the race." is aware of it, so how can we perform better against opponents who have taken countermeasures?"
Then, based on the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics last year, he spoke about his enthusiasm for the Paris Olympics two years later, saying, "I want to improve my power and take care of each race while taking care of each race and win the gold next time." I was.