Kayoko Fukushi to Publish Book After Retiring This Month

Set to retire after running the Jan. 30 Osaka Half Marathon, Kayoko Fukushi (39, Wacoal) will publish a book through Kyoto's Iroha Publishing. Its title will be simply "Kayoko Fukushi." 

The book will give an autobiographical account of the many achievements throughout her career, from setting multiple national records to four-straight Olympic teams to her unforgettable debut at the Osaka International Women's Marathon where she fell repeatedly late in the race. Contributors to the book include her parents, teachers, and other athletes including her Wacoal teammate and Tokyo Olympian Mao Ichiyama. Publication is scheduled for Feb. 19, with reservations for autographed copies open now via Sankei iD.

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translated by Brett Larner