Waseda alumni Hajimu Ashida and Tomoki Tagawa, athletics representatives on Japan’s national team for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Paralympic Games, took the 4x100m relay bronze in the finals held on September 13. Through brilliant team work, the team has met its goal of setting a new Japanese record.
First runner, Hajimu Ashida (former member of the Waseda Athletic Club, graduate of the School of Political Science and Economics, Class of 2016)
Third runner, Tomoki Tagawa (Graduate of the School of Science and Engineering, Class of 2008 and the Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Class of 2010)
Japan’s national team results in the 4x100m relay
Finals 0:44.16 (Japanese record), 3rd place, bronze medal
A message from the University President
I would like to offer my most sincere congratulations to Hajimu and Tomoki for taking home the bronze medal. You have not only moved the Waseda community but also inspired and brought excitement to the Japanese nation. As Waseda University’s President, I am extremely proud of your incredible achievements. I look forward to your accomplishments in the future. Again, congratulations to the both of you.
