Naoko Sakamoto (坂本 直子, Sakamoto Naoko) (born 14 November 1980 in Nishinomiya) is a Japanese long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon race. In 2003, she competed in the women's marathon at the 2003 World Championships in Athletics held in Paris, France. [1] She finished in 4th place. [1]
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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Representing Japan | |||||
2003 | World Championships | Paris, France | 4th | Marathon | 2:25:25 |
2004 | Osaka Ladies Marathon | Osaka, Japan | 1st | Marathon | 2:25:29 |
Olympic Games | Athens, Greece | 7th | Marathon | 2:31:43 |
Naoko Sakamoto (坂本 直子, Sakamoto Naoko) (born 14 November 1980 in Nishinomiya) is a Japanese long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon race. In 2003, she competed in the women's marathon at the 2003 World Championships in Athletics held in Paris, France. [1] She finished in 4th place. [1]
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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Representing Japan | |||||
2003 | World Championships | Paris, France | 4th | Marathon | 2:25:25 |
2004 | Osaka Ladies Marathon | Osaka, Japan | 1st | Marathon | 2:25:29 |
Olympic Games | Athens, Greece | 7th | Marathon | 2:31:43 |