Yuki Takamiya
Yuki Takamiya (高宮 祐樹, Takamiya Yūki, born December 2, 1987) is a Japanese long-distance runner.
University career[edit]
Takamiya twice competed at the Hakone Ekiden for Josai University.[1][2]
2016 season[edit]
Takamiya finished 8th at the 2016 Tokyo Marathon, the highest finish for a male Japanese runner.[3] This placed him, along with Satoru Sasaki, in consideration for an Olympic spot.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "【東京マラソン】無名２８歳・高宮、一般参加から日本人トップでリオ候補浮上 : スポーツ報知". Hochi.co.jp. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
- ^ Larner, Brett (1987-12-02). "japan running news: No-Name 28-Year-Old Yuki Takamiya Lands Himself on Rio Stage as Top Japanese Man at Tokyo Marathon". Japanrunningnews.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
- ^ "Athletics: Ethiopia's Lilesa wins Tokyo Marathon". Kyodo News. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
- ^ Marantz, Ken (February 28, 2016). "Lilesa puts best foot forward for win". The Japan News. Archived from the original on February 29, 2016. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
