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▼ Osako Sets New Japan Record at Chicago Marathon, Finishes 3rd
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CHICAGO — Suguru Osako hammered out a new national record at the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, clocking 2 hours 5 minutes 50 seconds to finish third in the men’s race.
The 27-year-old shaved 21 seconds off the previous record set by Yuta Shitara in February this year.
Britain’s Mo Farah won the race at 2:05:11, followed by Mosinet Geremew of Ethiopia.
“The race got tough [toward the end] — I was saying to myself, ‘It’s the last mile, just one more mile,’” Osako said after the race.
Osako stayed in the lead pack until shortly before the 40-kilometer mark, and endured a tough battle for the third spot.
“I believe I proved that a Japanese runner can contend for a title,” Osako added.
The 27-year-old shaved 21 seconds off the previous record set by Yuta Shitara in February this year.
Britain’s Mo Farah won the race at 2:05:11, followed by Mosinet Geremew of Ethiopia.
“The race got tough [toward the end] — I was saying to myself, ‘It’s the last mile, just one more mile,’” Osako said after the race.
Osako stayed in the lead pack until shortly before the 40-kilometer mark, and endured a tough battle for the third spot.
“I believe I proved that a Japanese runner can contend for a title,” Osako added.
- October 8, 2018
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