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Ryo Wada (sprinter)
Ryo Wada (Japanese: 和田 遼; born 18 May 2000) is a Japanese sprinter specializing in the 100 metres. He ran 10.10 seconds for 100 m at the 2022 Kyoto Championships, making him the 15th fastest Japanese sprinter in history and the 6th fastest student. CareerWada had participated in athletics since high school, setting a Japanese high school record for the 4 × 100 m relay. He finished 4th at the 2019 Japanese U20 championships in the 100 m.[3][1] In 2021, he improved from 10.52 to 10.28 seconds in the 100 m.[3] In 2020, Wada ran 10.10 seconds for 100 m at the Kyoto Championships, making him the 15th faster Japanese performer in history and the 6th fastest among students.[3] He withdrew from the 2023 Japan Championships in Athletics due to a hamstring fasciitis injury on his right leg.[3] At the 2024 Xiamen Diamond League, Wada placed 5th in the 100 m and was the top Asian finisher.[1] Personal lifeWada was born in Kyoto, Japan. In 2019, he graduated from Rakunan High School in southern Kyoto.[2] He graduated from Toyo University in 2023, after which he became sponsored by Miki House sports club.[2] StatisticsPersonal best progression
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