Misato Michishita, a bronze medalist in the women’s marathon at the Paris Paralympics, visited Fukuoka City Mayor Soichiro Takashima on September 12 to share her joy over her achievement. Michishita initially finished fourth but was later awarded third place after a Spanish competitor was disqualified. This marks her third consecutive medal win following the Rio and Tokyo Paralympics. She thanked local supporters who cheered her along the marathon route, making her feel like she was running back home in Fukuoka. Source: KBC
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