Eri Yamaguchi (runner)
Japanese long-distance runner
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Eri Yamaguchi (山口 衛里, Yamaguchi Eri; born 14 January 1973 in Takino, Hyogo) is a Japanese long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon race.[1][2]
BornJanuary 14, 1973
Takino, Hyōgo, Japan
SportMarathon
.jpg) Yamaguchi competing in the marathon, Sydney Olympics 2000 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 14, 1973 Takino, Hyōgo, Japan |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Marathon |
She won the 1999 Tokyo International Women's Marathon and finished seventh at the 2000 Summer Olympics.[3] Her personal best time is 2:22:12 hours.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Japan | |||||
| 1998 | Hokkaido Marathon | Sapporo, Japan | 1st | Marathon | 2:27:36 |
| 1999 | Tokyo Marathon | Tokyo, Japan | 1st | Marathon | 2:22:12 |
| 2000 | Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 7th | Marathon | 2:27:03 |
