Athletau: Pencampwriaethau’r Byd in Budapest, Hungary
Budapest, Hungary (Hwngari) – Daisuke Fujitsuka
In a display of unwavering determination, Nozomi Tanaka (23 = New Balance) has shattered the women’s 5000 meters Japanese record at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest. Tanaka clocked a mind-blowing time of 14 minutes 37.98 seconds, surpassing the previous record set by Rika Hironaka (14 minutes 52.84 seconds) by a staggering 15 seconds. This remarkable achievement propels Tanaka into the finals for the third consecutive tournament, aiming to clinch victory in the same event for the first time since Harumi Hiroyama’s remarkable 8th place finish at the 1997 Athens Games.
Following the Orange Back with Courage
Tanaka fearlessly pursued the lead of Hassan from the Netherlands, who held two Olympic Games titles and typically remained at the back of the pack. The finals’ qualification criteria were not based on time but on finishing order within the top eight places. Tanaka faced some pivotal choices but quickly made decisions, determined to achieve her target time.
“Breaking free from my limitations was my ultimate goal,” Tanaka revealed. In the 1500m semi-final on the 20th, she was lured into complacency by the relaxed pace of the group run, ultimately succumbing to a disappointing last sprint finish. Reflecting on the experience, she stoically remarked, “It felt like racing a frog in a well.” However, just three days later, Tanaka demonstrated unwavering resolve. She relentlessly pursued Hassan and the rest of the competitors, setting a new Japanese record that surpassed expectations by 15 seconds. Beaming with excitement, Tanaka exclaimed, “My timing ability is now a perfect score of 100 points.”
Undeterred in the Face of Challenges
Tanaka’s indomitable spirit was evident even when confronted with adversity earlier in the season. She experienced inconsistent results in the early part of the year, falling 20 seconds behind her own Japanese record (3:59:19) at the Kanakuri Memorial 1500m in April. Criticizing herself for her perceived ignorance, Tanaka’s father and coach, Kenchi, suggested she take a break until she regained a sense of purpose. However, she defiantly rejected the idea, stating, “Once you retreat into your shell, it becomes nearly impossible to break free.” Undeterred, Tanaka continued to participate in races. From April until the World Championships, she took part in 13 competitions, including world-ranking events. Additionally, she embarked on a two-week training camp in Kenya in June, honing not only her running abilities but also enhancing her mental fortitude through a rigorous marathon-like regimen. These experiences enabled Tanaka to establish the strength necessary to compete against formidable African opponents.
Conquering Challenges and Striving for Excellence
In continuation of her journey, Tanaka found herself in New Japan, experiencing the exhilarating feeling of being on the cusp of the global stage. “I was able to keep pushing until the end while observing the world’s elite,” Tanaka shared. Her unwavering determination and self-assured decision-making have positioned her for success in the final on the 26th. Fearless and resolute, she expressed her determination to strive for excellence, stating, “There is nothing to fear. I aim for greatness.” With unwavering determination, Tanaka sets her sights on surpassing her competitors and achieving victory.
[Budapest (Hwngari) = Daisuke Fujitsuka]Challenge the final round with determination. Nozomi Tanaka (23 = New Balance) set a stunning new Japanese record in the women’s 5000 meters held on the 23rd (24th Japan time). She clocked 14 minutes 37.98 seconds, breaking the previous record held by Rika Hironaka (14 minutes 52.84 seconds) by about 15 seconds. He finished 6th and progressed to the finals for the third tournament in a row. In the semi-final of the 1500m held on the 20th, he sank to the bottom overall, but ran quickly in the 5000m, which was reached in two days. In the final on the 26th (around 3:50am on the 27th), she aims to win the same event for the first time since Harumi Hiroyama, who finished 8th at the 1997 Athens Games.
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With courage, Tanaka followed the orange back. Hassan (Netherlands), who has won two Tokyo Olympic Games titles and usually sits at the back of the group, suddenly took the lead from the start. The conditions for progressing to the finals are not order of time, but order of arrival (within eight places). There were some choices she couldn’t get behind, but she made a quick decision and stuck with it, saying, “I can aim for today’s time.”
I wanted to break out of my shell. 1500m semi-final on the 20th. I gave in to the last sprint game in line with the relaxed group run. Unable to make up his mind to go on, the result was the bottom. “Race a frog in a well,” he said with a stern expression. 3 days from there. I didn’t flinch this day. Pursuing Hassan et al at Japan’s new pace. I expected to be in the early 40s (14 minutes), but before I knew it, I had broken the Japanese record by about 15 seconds. “The ability as time is a perfect score of 100 points now.” He smiled with excitement.
Even when he was at a crossroads this season, he wasn’t back down. Results were inconsistent in the early part of the season, and at the Kanakuri Memorial 1500m in April, he was around 20 seconds behind his own Japanese record (3:59:19). “Why couldn’t you run?” I blamed myself for being ignorant.
His father, coach Kenchi, told him, “You have to take part in the race. It was a suggestion to rest until I had a sense of purpose, but I shook my head. “Once you’re in your shell, you can’t break out of it.” I still went to the races anyway. Even narrowing down to world ranking competitions, he took part in 13 races from April to the World Championships. In June, they held a training camp in Kenya for about two weeks, training not only their running ability but also their mental strength with a marathon-like menu. We have built the power to compete with strong African players.
As an extension of that, there was New Japan. Make your cheeks flush and taste the feeling of getting closer to the world. “I was able to run to the end while watching the back of the world,” because he did not hesitate and made his own decision to step forward. Even in the final on the 26th, he will run with dignity. “There is nothing to fear. I want to aim for prizes.” Next, let’s overtake that back. I’m not going to take one step.
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