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Veteran Murofushi fails to make Rio Games

音声ダウンロード

Koji Murofushi, the 2004 Olympic hammer throw champion, hinted at his retirement June 24 after a poor showing at the National Athletics Championships ended his hopes of competing at the upcoming Rio Olympics.

The 41-year-old veteran's 12th- place result in Nagoya failed to qualify him for Rio de Janeiro.

Hinting at retirement, Murofushi said: "I'd like to wish my best for the fellow (younger) throwers from now on."

Ryota Kashiwamura, 24, won the national title with a throw of 70.81 meters. (Kyodo)

ハンマー投げ室伏、リオ五輪出場逃す

アテネ五輪の陸上ハンマー投げ金メダリストの室伏広治選手は、陸上の日本選手権でリオデジャネイロ五輪の出場権を獲得することができず、現役引退の意向を示した。

The Japan Times ST: July 8, 2016