The Fukuoka International Marathon on December 1 will see Japan’s top athletes, including Kenya Sonota and Yusuke Nishiyama, race through Fukuoka’s streets as they vie for spots in the 2025 World Championships. High anticipation surrounds the event, as this year’s lineup marks a showdown of Japan’s best marathoners on a course with a storied history of memorable races. Toshinari Takaoka, director for Japan’s national team, expressed excitement about the selection process and the strong field competing for national honors. Source: Fukuoka International Marathon / KBC
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