Daisuke Watanabe (long jumper)
Japanese long jumper
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Daisuke Watanabe (渡辺 大輔, Watanabe Daisuke; born 29 May 1975) is a Japanese track and field athlete. He competed in the men's long jump at the 2000 Summer Olympics.[3]
| Personal information | |||||||||
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| Nationality | Japanese | ||||||||
| Born | 29 May 1975 | ||||||||
| Education | Nihon University | ||||||||
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in)[2] | ||||||||
| Weight | 74 kg (163 lb) | ||||||||
| Sport | |||||||||
| Country | Japan | ||||||||
| Sport | Athletics | ||||||||
Event | Long jump | ||||||||
| Achievements and titles | |||||||||
| Personal best | 8.12 m (Sapporo 1999) | ||||||||
Medal record
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His wife Ryoko (née Jojima) was the 1992 Asian junior champion in the 100 metres hurdles.[4] His nephew Yuki Hashioka is the former Japanese record holder in the long jump.[5][6]
He is currently the director and advisor of the track and field club at Hachioji High School.[7] He coached his nephew Yuki Hashioka from 2014 to 2017.[5]
International competition
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Measure (m) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Japan | ||||||
| 1992 | Asian Junior Championships | New Delhi, India | 2nd | Long jump | 7.50 | |
| 1994 | World Junior Championships | Lisbon, Portugal | 17th (q) | Long jump | 7.33 (wind: +1.1 m/s) | |
| 1999 | World Championships | Seville, Spain | 38th (q) | Long jump | 7.41 (wind: -0.1 m/s) | |
| 2000 | Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | — (q) | Long jump | NM | |
| 2001 | World Championships | Edmonton, Canada | 25th (q) | Long jump | 7.37 (wind: -0.1 m/s) | |
National titles
- National Championships
- Long jump: 2001
- National Sports Festival
- Long jump (Boys A): 1992, 1993
