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Men’s Marathon Rout – JAAF Executives Announce Resignation – translated by Brett Larner – Japan Running News
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22
08
2016

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Men’s Marathon Rout – JAAF Executives Announce Resignation – translated by Brett Larner – Japan Running News

By GRR 0
In the Rio de Janeiro Olympics men's marathon on Aug. 21, Satoru Sasaki (30) was the top Japanese man at 16th in 2:13:57.
 
Suehiro Ishikawa (36) was 36th, with Hisanori Kitajima (31) placing 94th.

At the end of athletics competition Japan's total was two medals and two top eight finishes, a total exceeding the JAAF's target one medal but falling short of its goal of five top eight finishes.  

JAAF strengthening committee chairman Kazunori Asaba (55) announced that he will resign his position following the Rio Olympics.  

Strengthening committee vice-chairman Katsumi Sakai (56) and director of men's marathoning Takeshi Soh (63) will also join the exodus of resignations.  

Japanese athletics will be forced to make a fresh start before the Tokyo Olympics.

translated by Brett Larner – Japan Running News

https://www.nikkansports.com/olympic/rio2016/athletics/news/1698472.html

author: GRR