Satoshi Osaki
is a Japanese long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon.* Osaki achieved notable successes throughout his career: * He became Asian marathon champion in 2002. * He won the bronze medal at the 2006 Asian Games * At the 2007 World Championships in Athletics, he finished sixth, just behind compatriot Tsuyoshi Ogata. * He qualified for the 2008 Olympic Games, although he did not start the race.
His personal best performances include:
Marathon: 2:08:36 hours, achieved in March 2008 at the Ōtsu Marathon.
* Half marathon: 1:02:24 hours, achieved in March 2007 in Yamaguchi. * 10,000 metres: 28:34.63 minutes 13:49.95 minutes. * 5000 metres: 13:49.95 minutes. * 1500 metres. 3:48.90 minutes.
International competitions {| |- !colspan="6"|Representing |- |2007 |World Championships |Osaka, Japan |6th |Marathon |2:18:06 |} Provided by Wikipedia