Choke Yasuoka

Choke Yasuoka
Personal information
Nationality Thailand
Born (1973-01-18) 18 January 1973
Pran Buri District, Thailand
Sport
Sport Wheelchair racing

Choke Yasuoka (Japanese: 安岡チョーク, born January 18, 1973, in Pran Buri District, Thailand) is a wheelchair racer, who competes at Olympic level for Japan. At the 2004 Olympic Games, he finished 6th in the demonstration sport of Men's 1500m wheelchair.[1] He also participated in the 2004 Summer Paralympics, winning silver in the 400 metres, gold in the 800 metres, and bronze in the 4×400 metre relay.[2] He has also competed in wheelchair marathon races, including the Boston Marathon and the Ōita Marathon.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Athlete profile for Choke Yasuoka". iaaf.org.
  2. ↑ Results for Choke Yasuoka from the International Paralympic Committee
  3. ↑ Boston marathon profile


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