World Cross Country Championships Japanese Results

The Japanese U20 men had a near-miss on team bronze at the Belgrade World Cross Country Championships Saturday, taking 4th behind Kenya, Ethiopia and Uganda. Tomoya Inoue had the best individual performance of the day by a Japanese runner at 16th, with other scoring members Kaito Matsui, Sota Orita and Yamato Hamaguchi all placing in the top 22.

Both the U20 and senior women's teams took 6th, Miyu Murakami leading the junior women at 19th and Miku Sakai the senior women at 22nd. The mixed relay team also make single digits, placing 7th, but the senior men were a disappointing 12th. 2:08:20 marathoner Hiroto Fujimagari led the senior men at 48th overall.

More video highlights on the World Athletics Youtube channel. Detailed stories and complete results:

U20 Women: Alemayo Dominates to Lead Ethiopia to Team U20 Gold in Belgrade

Results: individual・team

U20 Men: Kibathi Outsprints Sime to Secure U20 Title in Belgrade

Results: individual・team

Mixed Relay: Kenya Runs Away with Mixed Relay Gold in Belgrade

Results: team

Senior Women: Chebet Retains Senior Women's Title to Lead Kenyan Top Five in Belgrade

Results: individual・team

Senior Men: Kiplimo Takes Back-to-Back Senior Men's Gold in Belgrade

Results: individual・team

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