We are pleased to announce that Yusuke Suzuki, a world-class race walker who has achieved outstanding accomplishments throughout his long career, has been appointed as a Guest Runner and “OMOTENASHI AID” Promotion Captain.

On the race day, he will run the course together with participants, share the appeal of the event, and widely introduce the unique “OMOTENASHI AID” stations offered along the course.

［Profile］ 
Yusuke Suzuki
Sato Foods Niigata Albirex Running Club

［Major Records］
・20km Race Walk    —  1:16:36 (Former World Record, 2015)
・50km Race Walk    —  3:39:07 (Former Japanese Record, 2019)
・5000m        —  16:07.26 (Post-retirement personal best, 2024)

［Major Achievements］
・Gold Medal, 50km Race Walk    —  2019 World Athletics Championships Doha
・4th Place, 20km Race Walk    —  2011 World Athletics Championships Daegu
・Competitor, 20km Race Walk    —  London 2012 Olympic Games

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