All posts tagged "Koki Ikeda"

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  Features

  / 2 months ago

  [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Nagoya Grampus Win the Levain Cup Final in a Penalty Shootout

  Grampus squandered 2-0 and 3-2 leads before capitalizing on the winner-take-all bonanza of the Levain Cup penalty shootout against Albirex Niigata.

  By Ed Odeven
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  Olympics and Paralympics

  / 5 months ago

  In 20-Kilometer Race Walk, Koki Ikeda Falters in His Attempt to Win Back-to-Back Medals

  Ikeda was in contention for a medal late in the Olympic 20-km race walk, but the Tokyo 2020 silver medalist faded...

  By Jim Armstrong
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  Features

  / 8 months ago

  [ODDS and EVENS] Race Walking Standouts Getting Ready for the Paris Olympics

  Japan's Koki Ikeda and Kumiko Okada were second in the marathon mixed relay race at the World Race Walking Team Championships,...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Features

  / 10 months ago

  [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Sumo Stablemaster Miyagino Demoted as Punishment for Wrestler's Violence at Stable

  Emphasizing the stablemaster's responsibility for his wrestler's behavior, the JSA cut his pay and demoted the winningest yokozuna in sumo history...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Track and Field

  / 1 year ago

  Toshikazu Yamanishi Vying for More Glory at the World Athletics Championships

  When the World Athletics Championships get underway, the two-time defending men's 20-kilometer race walk world champion will be back in the...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Track and Field

  / 2 years ago

  Koki Ikeda Punches Ticket to Budapest with Victory in Japanese Race Walking Championships

  By winning the 20-kilometer race, Olympic silver medalist Koki Ikeda secures a spot on Japan's roster for the World Athletics Championships...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Features

  / 2 years ago

  [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Japan Men Enjoy Strong Start at FIBA Asia Cup

  The Akatsuki Five made 27 3-pointers in a 61-point win over Syria, improving to 2-0 in the tournament.

  By Ed Odeven
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  Olympics and Paralympics

  / 3 years ago

  OLYMPIC DIGEST | Daily Highlights for August 5

  Athletes at the Tokyo Olympics have been performing super (and super-human) athletic feats, even as COVID-19 and other controversies swirl. With...

  By SportsLook