Ryo Wada (sprinter)

Ryo Wada (Japanese: 和田 遼; born 18 May 2000) is a Japanese sprinter specializing in the 100 metres. He ran 10.10 seconds for 100 m at the 2022 Kyoto Championships, making him the 15th fastest Japanese sprinter in history and the 6th fastest student.

Ryoichi Akamatsu
Personal information
Native nameJapanese: 和田 遼[1]
Nationality Japan
Born18 May 2000 (24 years, 40 days old)[1]
Kyoto, Japan[2]
Education
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)100 metres
Triple jump
ClubMiki House sports club
Achievements and titles
National finals
  • 2019 Japanese U20s
  •  • 100m, 4th
Personal best(s)100m:
10.10 (+2.0) (2022)

TJ:
15.09 m (+1.4) (2020)
Updated on 20 April 2024

Career

Wada had participated in athletics since high school, setting a Japanese high school record for the 4 × 100 m relay. He finished 4th at the 2019 Japanese U20 championships in the 100 m.[3][1] In 2021, he improved from 10.52 to 10.28 seconds in the 100 m.[3]

In 2020, Wada ran 10.10 seconds for 100 m at the Kyoto Championships, making him the 15th faster Japanese performer in history and the 6th fastest among students.[3] He withdrew from the 2023 Japan Championships in Athletics due to a hamstring fasciitis injury on his right leg.[3]

At the 2024 Xiamen Diamond League, Wada placed 5th in the 100 m and was the top Asian finisher.[1]

Personal life

Wada was born in Kyoto, Japan. In 2019, he graduated from Rakunan High School in southern Kyoto.[2] He graduated from Toyo University in 2023, after which he became sponsored by Miki House sports club.[2]

Statistics

Personal best progression
100m progression
#MarkPl.CompetitionVenueDateRef.
110.57 (-1.1 m/s) (Heat 2)Fujiyoshida, Japan5 Sep 2020[4]
210.55 (-0.1 m/s) (Round C)Fujiyoshida, Japan5 Sep 2020[5]
310.53 (+1.2 m/s) (Heat 1)Kumagaya, Japan30 Mar 2021[6]
410.51 (+0.8 m/s)Ageo, Japan10 Apr 2021[7]
510.42 (+1.5 m/s) (Heat 3)Kanto University ChampionshipsSagamihara, Japan19 May 2021[8]
610.28 (+1.6 m/s) (Semifinal 1)Kyoto ChampionshipsKyoto, Japan16 Jul 2021[9]
710.10 (+2.0 m/s) (Semifinal 3)Kyoto ChampionshipsKyoto, Japan15 Jul 2022[10]

References
  1. Ryo Wada at Tilastopaja (registration required)
  2. "和田 遼（陸上）". ミキハウス ｜ MIKI HOUSE SPORTS CLUB (in Japanese). Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  3. "100m10秒10の和田遼がミキハウスに加入 「パリ五輪、東京世界陸上に出場し活躍を」". 月陸Online｜月刊陸上競技 (in Japanese). 1 June 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  4. "Athletics recap for meeting #12970679". Tilastopaja.
  5. "Athletics recap for meeting #12970679". Tilastopaja.
  6. "Athletics recap for meeting #12980469". Tilastopaja.
  7. "Athletics recap for meeting #12982044". Tilastopaja.
  8. "Athletics recap for meeting #12988621". Tilastopaja.
  9. "Athletics recap for meeting #12996975". Tilastopaja.
  10. "Athletics recap for meeting #13021029". Tilastopaja.
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