Sumitomo Electric Athletics Club Aiming to Compete in the Global Arena
‒Sumitomo Electric Athletics Club Welcomes Mikase, Abe, and Nishikawa‒
At Sumitomo Electric, we provide support for sports activities in order to help create excitement in athletic sports in Japan and contribute to community and social development. By welcoming three new talents to our athletics club, we will strive to further reinforce our club and strengthen our commitment to foster athletes who can compete in the global arena.
We look forward to receiving your warm support for our athletics club.
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Midori Mikase
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| Major achievements | |
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| 2018 | Asian Games 4 x 100 m relay, representing Japan, finishing in 5th place (1st leg) |
| 2019 | Japanese National Championships 100 m, Champion Inter-High School Championships 100 m, Champion (two successive victories) |
| Hobby |
Playing games |
Favorite foods |
Cheese, potatoes and jelly |
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| Favorite place |
Corner of the sofa in my living room |
Motto |
Rapid but steady progress |
| Message |
I still have a lot to improve, and I’m ready to do my best to realize my growth as a professional worker and athlete. I hope to receive support and guidance from you in and after April. |
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Hiroki Abe
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| Major achievements | |
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| 2019 | Hakone Ekiden Runner-up in the 3rd leg Asian Athletics Championships 10,000 m, representing Japan (finishing in 6th place) |
| 2020 | Hakone Ekiden Winning the 7th-leg prize (new record for the leg) |
| Hobby |
Watching movies |
Favorite foods |
Eel and strawberries |
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| Favorite place |
Hot spring |
Motto |
Self-control |
| Message |
I will work hard so I can establish new records and demonstrate unforgettable performances! |
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Yuichiro Nishikawa
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| Major achievements | |
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| 2019 | Hakone Ekiden 3rd leg, finishing in 7th place in the leg (Overall victory) All-Japan Inter-University Ekiden Championship 2nd leg, finishing in 6th place in the leg (Victory) |
| 2020 | Hakone Ekiden 3rd leg, finishing in 6th place in the leg |
| Hobby |
Reading books and watching baseball games |
Favorite foods |
Curry, eel, and strawberries |
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| Favorite place |
Hot spring |
Motto |
Rebel spirit |
| Message |
I will actively try everything and work hard so I can generate achievements even in my first year! |
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