Kentaro Sato (sprinter)
Japanese sprinter (born 1994)
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Kentaro Sato (佐藤 拳太郎, Satō Kentarō; born 16 November 1994 in Tokorozawa, Saitama) is a Japanese track and field sprinter who specialises in the 400 metres. His personal best in the event is 44.77 seconds. He has represented Japan at several world meets including the 2017 World Championships, 2019 World Championships, and the 2023 World Championships.[3] He was also a reserve athlete for the Japanese 4 × 400 metres relay team at the 2015 World Championships and 2016 Olympic Games.[4][5]
NationalityJapanese
Born16 November 1994 (age 31)
Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan[1]
EducationJosai University
Height1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Born | 16 November 1994 (age 31) Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan[1] |
| Education | Josai University |
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)[2] |
| Weight | 67 kg (148 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Japan |
| Sport | Track and field |
Event | 400 metres |
| Club | Fujitsu Track & Field Team |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests | 200 m: 21.19 (2014)[1] 300 m: 32.83 (2015) |
Medal record | |
Personal bests
| Event | Time (s) | Competition | Venue | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 m | 21.19 (wind: +0.4 m/s) | Saitama Championships | Kumagaya, Japan | 28 June 2014 | [6] |
| 300 m | 32.83 | Izumo Meet | Izumo, Japan | 12 April 2015 | |
| 400 m | 44.77 | 2023 World Championship | Budapest, Hungary | 20 August 2023 | |
