tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506887802174553845.post7281882619877850495..comments2024-03-12T06:26:20.751+09:00Comments on japan running news: Sairi Maeda Scratches From Final Rio Olympics Selection Race With InjuryBrett Larnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13416317533206849280noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506887802174553845.post-20371521772480745792016-02-05T19:24:36.138+09:002016-02-05T19:24:36.138+09:00The Japanese are obsessed with "finishing in ...The Japanese are obsessed with "finishing in the top 8". In every running and field event, as well as in other sports, commentators _always_ mention whether the Japanese athlete made the top 8. There's a word for it in Japanese, nyusho, meaning placing. But as far as I know, the top 8 is meaningless in the Olympics and in other sports as well. Prizes are never given for the top 8. ITokyoRacerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10293712044402763377noreply@blogger.com