In the Chicago Marathon, Yuka Akasaki achieved the second-fastest time of her career, finishing 11th with a time of 2:23:18. Her husband, Akira Akasaki, improved his personal best by 28 seconds, securing 9th place with a time of 2:05:47.
At the Perth Running Festival, Ryoma Takeuchi finished second in a close race against Kenyan Dominic Ngeno, clocking in at 2:17:46. Ngeno won the race with a time of 2:16:53, just 10 seconds shy of the course record. Read more racing coverage.
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What should runners know about Akasaki Sets New PB in Chicago Marathon, Takeuchi Finishes Second in Perth?
Japanese runners excel in international marathons, with notable performances in Chicago and Perth. In the Chicago Marathon, Yuka Akasaki achieved the second-fastest time of her career, finishing 11th with a time of 2:23:18. Her husband, Akira Akasaki, improved his personal best by 28 seconds, securing 9th place with a time of 2:05:47.
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Runner World published this brief on October 14, 2026. The underlying Japan Running News report was dated October 12, 2026.
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