Satoshi Osaki
Satoshi Osaki (大崎悟史, Osaki Satoshi, born June 4, 1983 in Sakai, Osaka) is a Japanese long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon.
- Osaki achieved notable successes throughout his career:
- He became Asian marathon champion in 2002.
- He won the bronze medal at the 2006 Asian Games
- At the 2007 World Championships in Athletics, he finished sixth, just behind compatriot Tsuyoshi Ogata.
- He qualified for the 2008 Olympic Games, although he did not start the race.
His personal best performances include:
Marathon: 2:08:36 hours, achieved in March 2008 at the Ōtsu Marathon.
- Half marathon: 1:02:24 hours, achieved in March 2007 in Yamaguchi.
- 10,000 metres: 28:34.63 minutes 13:49.95 minutes.
- 5000 metres: 13:49.95 minutes.
- 1500 metres. 3:48.90 minutes.[1]
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Japan
| |||||
| 2007 | World Championships | Osaka, Japan | 6th | Marathon | 2:18:06 |
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