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Toshikazu Yamanishi defends men's 20-km race walk world title

More Sports / Athletics Jul 16, 2022

Toshikazu Yamanishi defends men's 20-km race walk world title

With the win, Yamanishi becomes the first Japanese track and field athlete to win gold at consecutive world championships.

Japan takes two medals in men's 20-km race walk as Italy's Massimo Stano wins gold

Summer Olympics / Athletics Aug 5, 2021

Japan takes two medals in men's 20-km race walk as Italy's Massimo Stano wins gold

Stano was followed closely by Japan's Koki Ikeda and Toshikazu Yamanishi in the silver and bronze medal positions, respectively.

Will Japan’s gold rush end with judo? Not likely.

Summer Olympics Jul 31, 2021

Will Japan’s gold rush end with judo? Not likely.

by Jason Coskrey

Japan has won nine golds in judo so far, the most by a single nation at an Olympics. Japan set the previous mark of eight in 2004.

Toshikazu Yamanishi triumphs in men's 20-km race walk at world championships

More Sports / Athletics Oct 5, 2019

Toshikazu Yamanishi triumphs in men's 20-km race walk at world championships

Toshikazu Yamanishi of Japan took gold in the men's 20-km race walk at the IAAF World Athletics Championships on Saturday, making him a favorite on home roads at next year's Tokyo Olympics. In the sizzling heat and humidity of the Qatari night, Yamanishi had a ...

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