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Yui Yoshinaga from Nagasaki Nichidai H.S. won the girls' 100 m hurdles with a time of 13.44, just 0.11 seconds off her personal best.
Takara Ogaki from Atsuma H.S. set a new personal best in the boys' shot put, achieving a distance of 18.62 m, placing him third all-time in Japan. Read more racing coverage.
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What should runners know about High School Championships Day 7: Record-Breaking Performances?
Several athletes achieved personal bests and historic marks at the National High School Championships. Yui Yoshinaga from Nagasaki Nichidai H.S. won the girls' 100 m hurdles with a time of 13.44, just 0.11 seconds off her personal best.
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Runner World published this brief on August 6, 2026. The underlying Japan Running News report was dated August 5, 2026.
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