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Choke Yasuoka
Choke Yasuoka (far right) at the 1996 Paralympics
Personal information
NationalityThailand
Born (1973-01-18) 18 January 1973 (age 51)
Pran Buri District, Thailand
Sport
SportWheelchair racing

Choke Yasuoka (Japanese: 安岡チョーク, born January 18, 1973, in Pran Buri District, Thailand) is a wheelchair racer, who competes at Olympic level for Japan. At the 2004 Olympic Games, he finished 6th in the demonstration sport of Men's 1500m wheelchair.[1] He also participated in the 2004 Summer Paralympics, winning silver in the 400 metres, gold in the 800 metres, and bronze in the 4×400 metre relay.[2] He has also competed in wheelchair marathon races, including the Boston Marathon and the Ōita Marathon.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Athlete profile for Choke Yasuoka". iaaf.org.
  2. ^ "Choke Yasuoka". Paralympic.org. International Paralympic Committee.
  3. ^ Boston marathon profile