Ryo Wada (Japanese: 和田 遼; born 18 May 2000) is a Japanese sprinter specializing in the 100 metres. He ran 10.10 seconds for 100 m at the 2022 Kyoto Championships, making him the 15th fastest Japanese sprinter in history and the 6th fastest student.
| Personal information | |
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| Native name | Japanese: 和田 遼[1] |
| Nationality |  Japan |
| Born | 18 May 2000 (23 years, 351 days old)[1] Kyoto, Japan[2] |
| Education |
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| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 100 metres Triple jump |
| Club | Miki House sports club |
| Achievements and titles | |
| National finals |
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| Personal best(s) | 100m: 10.10 (+2.0) (2022) TJ: 15.09 m (+1.4) (2020) |
| Updated on 20 April 2024. | |
Career edit
Wada had participated in athletics since high school, setting a Japanese high school record for the 4 × 100 m relay. He finished 4th at the 2019 Japanese U20 championships in the 100 m.[3][1] In 2021, he improved from 10.52 to 10.28 seconds in the 100 m.[3]
In 2020, Wada ran 10.10 seconds for 100 m at the Kyoto Championships, making him the 15th faster Japanese performer in history and the 6th fastest among students.[3] He withdrew from the 2023 Japan Championships in Athletics due to a hamstring fasciitis injury on his right leg.[3]
At the 2024 Xiamen Diamond League, Wada placed 5th in the 100 m and was the top Asian finisher.[1]
Personal life edit
Wada was born in Kyoto, Japan. In 2019, he graduated from Rakunan High School in southern Kyoto.[2] He graduated from Toyo University in 2023, after which he became sponsored by Miki House sports club.[2]
Statistics edit
Personal best progression edit
| # | Mark | Pl. | Competition | Venue | Date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.57 (-1.1 m/s) |  (Heat 2) |
Fujiyoshida, Japan | 5 Sep 2020 | [4] | |
| 2 | 10.55 (-0.1 m/s) | (Round C) |
Fujiyoshida, Japan | 5 Sep 2020 | [5] | |
| 3 | 10.53 (+1.2 m/s) |  (Heat 1) |
Kumagaya, Japan | 30 Mar 2021 | [6] | |
| 4 | 10.51 (+0.8 m/s) | |
Ageo, Japan | 10 Apr 2021 | [7] | |
| 5 | 10.42 (+1.5 m/s) | (Heat 3) |
Kanto University Championships | Sagamihara, Japan | 19 May 2021 | [8] |
| 6 | 10.28 (+1.6 m/s) | (Semifinal 1) |
Kyoto Championships | Kyoto, Japan | 16 Jul 2021 | [9] |
| 7 | 10.10 (+2.0 m/s) | (Semifinal 3) |
Kyoto Championships | Kyoto, Japan | 15 Jul 2022 | [10] |
References edit
- ^ a b c d Ryo Wada at Tilastopaja (registration required)
- ^ a b c "和田 遼（陸上）". ミキハウス ｜ MIKI HOUSE SPORTS CLUB (in Japanese). Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ a b c d "100m10秒10の和田遼がミキハウスに加入 「パリ五輪、東京世界陸上に出場し活躍を」". 月陸Online｜月刊陸上競技 (in Japanese). 1 June 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
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