is a retired

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ese sprinter who specializes in the

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. He finished fourth in 4 × 400 m relay at the

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, together with teammates Yuki Yamaguchi, Jun Osakada and Tomohiro Ito. Sato also competed at the

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. His personal best time is 45.50 seconds, achieved in June 2003 in

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International competition

National titles

* Japanese Championships **400 m: 2003, 2004

References

External links

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Mitsuhiro Sato
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Mitsuhiro Sato
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