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MARATHON

Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Feb 28, 2020
Tokyo Marathon last chance for 2020 hopefuls
The 14th edition of the Tokyo Marathon on Sunday could produce cutthroat battles among local men's runners, including current and ex-national record holders.
MORE SPORTS
Feb 17, 2020
Tokyo Marathon canceled for 38,000 runners over COVID-19 fears
Participation in one of Japan's biggest annual sporting events will be limited to elite runners and wheelchair competitors.
OLYMPICS
Dec 19, 2019
2020 Olympic organizers unveil course for Sapporo marathons
The course for the men’s and women’s marathon competitions in Sapporo for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics has been set, the organizers announced on Thursday.
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Dec 14, 2019
News outlets miss pivotal factor in decision to shift 2020 Olympic events
When the International Olympic Committee announced that the marathon and race walk competitions for next year's Olympics would be moved to Hokkaido due to fears that the summer heat in Tokyo might be too intense, Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike had no choice but to accept the directive, although she made a point...
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 1, 2019
Tokyo Gov. Koike gives up fighting IOC's decision to move Olympic marathon to Sapporo
The governor was reluctant to acquiesce to the unilateral move, but said “the chances of winning were slim.”
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 30, 2019
International Olympic Committee meeting kicks off amid tensions with Tokyo over unexpectedly relocated events
Tokyo's governor, who said she was blindsided by the IOC's decision to move the marathon and walking events to Sapporo over heat concerns, asked why the city was not consulted.

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