[Athletics – Japan Championships]Hurdler Toyoda Kane, who is aiming for the Paris Olympics in two events, has earned his first offer in the 400m hurdles.

The 108th Japan Athletics Championships, which also serves as the Japan national team selection tournament for the Paris Olympics, will be held at Denka Big Swan Stadium in Niigata from June 27th (Thurs) to 30th (Sun), 2024. On the second day, June 28th (Fri), Toyoda Kane (Keio University), who is aiming to compete in the Paris Olympics in two hurdle events (110m hurdles, 400m hurdles), appeared in the 400m hurdles final. With a personal best of 47.99 seconds, he once again surpassed the standard for the Paris Olympics, meeting the selection criteria and securing his first spot. ◆Men’s 400m hurdles 1st place: Toyoda Kane (Keio University) 47.99 seconds *Personal best, new tournament record, and Paris Olympics representative selection◆108th Japan Athletics Championshipshttps://www.jaaf.or.jp/jch/108/tandf/