It was Japan’s first gold in the normal hill event since Yukio Kasaya led a podium sweep in Sapporo 50 years ago.
The Japanese ace had an impressive second jump but was overtaken by the remaining jumpers.
Returning Japanese standout athletes from four years ago spark optimism for an even better showing at the Beijing Olympics.
"I hadn't been in top form but I finally put together a good performance. I knew I would win if I didn't make any mistakes,” the...
Olympic gold medalist Hashimoto collected the silver medal in the men's all-around event.
The 25-year-old Ehime Prefecture native completed the race in 2 hours, 4 minutes, 56 seconds. He shattered his previous personal-best time by more than 5 minutes.
The 2019 Rugby World Cup standout passed his entrance exam for Juntendo University School of Medicine.
A seven-time Olympian, Hashimoto also served as Japan's chef de mission for three Olympics.
Takanashi fell in love with ski jumping the first time she tried it. “I found it was really fun when I jumped. I enjoyed flying like...
The 2021 Japan Rugby Top League season will open at the new National Stadium on January 16, giving Tokyo a marquee event early in...
