Japan sprinting star Ryota Yamagata has faced stumbling blocks over the last couple of years, with a series of injuries keeping him out of most competitions.
But the 28-year-old, who experienced a collapsed lung in 2019 and knee injuries last year, is trying to make the 2021 season “an extremely great year.”
One key factor is obviously the Tokyo Olympics set for this summer. But before focusing on the games, Yamagata will need to work to reach peak performance by trying to earn a spot on the national squad.