Satoru Inoue

Satoru Inoue (井上悟, Inoue Satoru) born 21 July 1971 in Kishiwada is a retired Japanese athlete who specialised in sprinting events.^[2] He represented his country at the 1992 and 1996 Summer Olympics as well as four World Championships. His best individual success was reaching the semifinals at the 1993 World Championships in Stuttgart. He became the first Japanese to reach the 100 metres semifinal at the World Championships. He was the former Japanese record holder in the 100 metres and 200 metres, and a two-time Japanese Championships champion in the 100 metres. He played gymnastics before turning to athletics.^[3]

NationalityJapanese

Born (1971-07-21) 21 July 1971 (age 54)

Kishiwada, Japan

AlmamaterNihon University

Height1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)^[1]

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Satoru Inoue

Personal information
Nationality	Japanese
Born	(1971-07-21) 21 July 1971 (age 54) Kishiwada, Japan
Alma mater	Nihon University
Height	1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)[1]
Weight	65 kg (143 lb)
Sport
Country	Japan
Sport	Track and field
Event	100 metres
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	100 m: 10.20 (1991) 200 m: 20.72 (1993)
Medal record Men's athletics Representing  Japan Asian Games 1994 Hiroshima 4×100 m relay Universiade 1993 Buffalo 4×100 m relay

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