Hiroyuki Yamamoto (runner)

Hiroyuki
Yamamoto at the 2017 Tokyo Marathon
Personal information
NationalityJapanese
Born (1986-04-30) April 30, 1986 (age 38)
Japan
Sport
SportTrack
Road Racing
Event(s)Marathon, 10,000 metres, 5000 metres
Achievements and titles
Personal bests

Hiroyuki Yamamoto (born April 30, 1986) is a Japanese professional long-distance runner.

Yamamoto has competed at several major marathons throughout his professional career. His 4th-place finish at the 2016 TCS New York City Marathon earned him $25,000 in prize money.[1] As of January, 2021, his 10th-place finish at the 2017 Tokyo Marathon makes him the 82nd fastest marathoner in Japanese history and the 792 fastest marathoner in world history in a time of 2:09:12.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ "ARRS - Runner: Hiroyuki Yamamoto". more.arrs.run. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
  2. ^ "Marathon - men - senior - outdoor". www.worldathletics.org. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
  3. ^ "Hiroyuki YAMAMOTO | Profile". www.worldathletics.org. Retrieved 2021-01-26.


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