is a Japanese

long-distance runner Long-distance running, or endurance running, is a form of continuous running over distances of at least . Physiologically, it is largely Aerobic exercise, aerobic in nature and requires stamina as well as mental strength. Within endurance ru ...

who specialises in the

marathon The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of kilometres ( 26 mi 385 yd), usually run as a road race, but the distance can be covered on trail routes. The marathon can be completed by running or with a run/walk strategy. There ...

. She competed in the women's marathon event at the

2016 Summer Olympics The 2016 Summer Olympics (), officially the Games of the XXXI Olympiad () and officially branded as Rio 2016, were an international multi-sport event held from 5 to 21 August 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with preliminary events i ...

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* * * * * * 1988 births Living people Japanese female long-distance runners Japanese female marathon runners Olympic athletes for Japan Olympic female marathon runners Athletes (track and field) at the 2016 Summer Olympics Athletes from Chiba Prefecture People from Narita, Chiba 20th-century Japanese women 21st-century Japanese sportswomen {{Japan-longdistance-athletics-bio-stub