Choke Yasuoka (Japanese: 安岡チョーク, born January 18, 1973, in Pran Buri District, Thailand) is a wheelchair racer, who competes at Olympic level for Japan. At the 2004 Olympic Games, he finished 6th in the demonstration sport of Men's 1500m wheelchair.[1] He also participated in the 2004 Summer Paralympics, winning silver in the 400 metres, gold in the 800 metres, and bronze in the 4×400 metre relay.[2] He has also competed in wheelchair marathon races, including the Boston Marathon and the Ōita Marathon.[3]
![]() Choke Yasuoka (far right) at the 1996 Paralympics | |
Personal information | |
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Nationality | Thailand |
Born | Pran Buri District, Thailand | 18 January 1973
Sport | |
Sport | Wheelchair racing |
References
edit- ^ "Athlete profile for Choke Yasuoka". iaaf.org.
- ^ "Choke Yasuoka". Paralympic.org. International Paralympic Committee.
- ^ Boston marathon profile
External links
edit- Choke Yasuoka at the International Paralympic Committee
- Choke Yasuoka at IPC.InfostradaSports.com (archived)