Naoko Sakamoto (runner)
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Born14 November 1980
Nishinomiya, Hyōgo, Japan
Height161 cm (5 ft 3 in)
Weight44 kg (97 lb)
Country
Japan
Japan| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 November 1980 Nishinomiya, Hyōgo, Japan |
| Height | 161 cm (5 ft 3 in) |
| Weight | 44 kg (97 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Japan |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Marathon |
Naoko Sakamoto (坂本 直子, Sakamoto Naoko; born 14 November 1980 in Nishinomiya) is a Japanese long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon race. In 2003, she finished 4th place in the women's marathon at the 2003 World Championships in Athletics held in Paris, France.[1] In 2004, she was the winner of the Osaka Ladies Marathon and finished 7th place in the women's marathon at the 2004 Summer Olympics.[2]
