The Japanese men's 4x100-meter relay team is absolutely serious about shooting for the gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
The team has had success at global tournaments in recent years thanks to its exceptional teamwork. But the sprinters and their coaching staff acknowledge that the ultimate goal of winning gold on home soil won't be easy to accomplish, and that they will each have to raise the bar individually.
On Sunday, the provisional national team held a one-day training camp at Tokyo's National Training Center to kick off its quest.