Arata Fujiwara facts for kids
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| Born | 12 September 1981 |
| Height | 1.67 m (5 ft 5+1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 54 kg (119 lb) |
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| Country |  Japan |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Marathon |
Arata Fujiwara (藤原 新, Fujiwara Arata, born 12 September 1981) is a famous Japanese marathon runner. He is known for his incredible endurance and speed in long-distance races. Arata Fujiwara has competed in some of the biggest running events in the world, representing his country with pride.
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Who is Arata Fujiwara?
Arata Fujiwara was born on September 12, 1981. He grew up in Japan and became a professional athlete, focusing on athletics, especially marathons. A marathon is a very long race, usually about 42 kilometers (26 miles). Runners like Arata train for many years to be able to compete at this high level.
His Running Journey
Arata Fujiwara has shown great dedication throughout his career. He has participated in many important races around the world. His hard work allowed him to compete against some of the best runners globally.
Competing at the World Championships
In 2009, Arata Fujiwara took part in the 2009 World Championships in Athletics. This big event was held in Berlin, Germany. He ran in the men's marathon, finishing the race in two hours, thirty-one minutes, and ten seconds.
Running for Japan at the Olympics
One of Arata Fujiwara's biggest achievements was representing Japan at the 2012 Summer Olympics. These Olympic Games took place in London. He competed in the men's marathon, which is a very tough event. He earned his spot in the Olympics by finishing second in the 2012 Tokyo Marathon, a major race in his home country.
His Best Race Times
Athletes often have "personal bests," which are the fastest times they have ever achieved in different races. These times show how fast and strong a runner is. Here are some of Arata Fujiwara's best times:
- 5000 metres – 13 minutes, 49.70 seconds (set in 2007)
- 10,000 metres – 28 minutes, 57.28 seconds (set in 2007)
- 20K run – 58 minutes, 25 seconds (set in 2012)
- Half marathon – 1 hour, 1 minute, 34 seconds (set in 2012)
- Marathon – 2 hours, 7 minutes, 48 seconds (set in 2012)
These times show his amazing speed and endurance over different distances.
External links
- Arata Fujiwara at World AthleticsLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Arata Fujiwara at JAAF
- Arata Fujiwara at OlympediaLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Arata Fujiwara at Olympics.com (archived: OlympicChannel.com and Olympic.org)
- Arata Fujiwara – London 2012 at Team Japan (in English)
