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Athletics: Osako sets new Japan record at Valencia Marathon

Suguru Osako meets the press after setting a new Japanese record of 2 hours, 4 minutes, 55 seconds at the Valencia Marathon in Valencia, Spain, on Dec. 7, 2025. He finished fourth.

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Athletics: Osako sets new Japan record at Valencia Marathon

Suguru Osako meets the press after setting a new Japanese record of 2 hours, 4 minutes, 55 seconds at the Valencia Marathon in Valencia, Spain, on Dec. 7, 2025. He finished fourth.

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Athletics: Osako sets new Japan record at Valencia Marathon

Suguru Osako meets the press after setting a new Japanese record of 2 hours, 4 minutes, 55 seconds at the Valencia Marathon in Valencia, Spain, on Dec. 7, 2025. He finished fourth.

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Paris Olympics: Athletics

Japan's Suguru Osako competes in the men's marathon at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 10, 2024, in the French capital.

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Athletics: Retired marathon runner Osako

Suguru Osako, who ended his marathon career after finishing sixth at the Tokyo Olympics, gives an interview in Tokyo on Sept. 7, 2021.

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Athletics: Retired marathon runner Osako

Suguru Osako, who ended his marathon career after finishing sixth at the Tokyo Olympics, gives an interview in Tokyo on Sept. 7, 2021.

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Athletics: Retired marathon runner Osako

Suguru Osako, who ended his marathon career after finishing sixth at the Tokyo Olympics, gives an interview in Tokyo on Sept. 7, 2021.

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Tokyo Olympics: Athletics

Suguru Osako of Japan approaches the finish line in the men's marathon at the Tokyo Olympics on Aug. 8, 2021, in Sapporo, northern Japan. Osako finished sixth.

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Tokyo Olympics: Athletics

Suguru Osako of Japan approaches the finish line in the men's marathon at the Tokyo Olympics on Aug. 8, 2021, in Sapporo, northern Japan. Osako finished sixth.

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Tokyo Olympics: Athletics

Suguru Osako of Japan is pictured after finishing sixth in the men's marathon at the Tokyo Olympics on Aug. 8, 2021, in Sapporo, northern Japan.

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Tokyo Olympics: Athletics

Japan's Suguru Osako (front) takes a drink during the men's marathon at the Tokyo Olympics on Aug. 8, 2021, in Sapporo, northern Japan.

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Tokyo Olympics: Athletics

Japan's Suguru Osako (front) takes a drink during the men's marathon at the Tokyo Olympics on Aug. 8, 2021, in Sapporo, northern Japan.

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Tokyo Olympics: Athletics

Suguru Osako of Japan approaches the finish line in the men's marathon at the Tokyo Olympics on Aug. 8, 2021, in Sapporo, northern Japan.

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Tokyo Olympics: Athletics

Suguru Osako of Japan runs in the men's marathon at the Tokyo Olympics on Aug. 8, 2021, in Sapporo, northern Japan. Osako finished sixth.

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Tokyo Olympics: Athletics

Japan's Suguru Osako (R) falls away from the leading pack in the men's marathon at the Tokyo Olympics on Aug. 8, 2021, in Sapporo, northern Japan.

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Tokyo Olympics: Athletics

Suguru Osako of Japan falls away from the leading pack during the men's marathon at the Tokyo Olympics on Aug. 8, 2021, in Sapporo, northern Japan.

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Tokyo Olympics: Athletics

(From L) Ayad Lamdassem of Spain, Suguru Osako of Japan and Koen Naert of Belgium, run in the men's marathon at the Tokyo Olympics on Aug. 8, 2021, in Sapporo, northern Japan.

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Tokyo Olympics: Athletics

Suguru Osako of Japan runs in the men's marathon at the Tokyo Olympics on Aug. 8, 2021, in Sapporo, northern Japan.

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Tokyo Olympics: Athletics

Runners, including Daniel do Nascimento of Brazil, Suguru Osako of Japan and Lelisa Desisa of Ethiopia, compete in the men's marathon at the Tokyo Olympics on Aug. 8, 2021, in Sapporo, northern Japan.

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Tokyo Olympics: Athletics

(From L) Suguru Osako of Japan, Elroy Gelant of South Africa and Daniel Mateo of Spain run in the men's marathon at the Tokyo Olympics on Aug. 8, 2021, in Sapporo, northern Japan.

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Tokyo Olympics: Athletics

Runners, including Khoarahlane Seutloali of Lesotho, Suguru Osako of Japan, and Uganda's Filex Chemongesi and Fred Musobo, compete in the men's marathon at the Tokyo Olympics on Aug. 8, 2021, in Sapporo, northern Japan.

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Tokyo Olympics: Athletics

Runners including Elroy Gelant of South Africa and Suguru Osako of Japan compete in the men's marathon at the Tokyo Olympics on Aug. 8, 2021, in Sapporo, northern Japan.

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Suguru Osako of Japan poses next to a clock displaying his new national record at the Tokyo Marathon on March 1, 2020. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Suguru Osako of Japan pumps his fist as he finishes fourth and breaks his own national record at the Tokyo Marathon on March 1, 2020, to move closer to Olympic selection. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Osako after rewriting Japan marathon record

Suguru Osako attends a press conference in Tokyo on March 2, 2020, a day after breaking his national record in a fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Marathon. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Osako after rewriting Japan marathon record

Suguru Osako attends a press conference in Tokyo on March 2, 2020, a day after breaking his national record in a fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Marathon. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Osako after rewriting Japan marathon record

Suguru Osako attends a press conference in Tokyo on March 2, 2020, a day after breaking his national record in a fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Marathon. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Osako after rewriting Japan marathon record

Suguru Osako attends a press conference in Tokyo on March 2, 2020, a day after breaking his national record in a fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Marathon. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Suguru Osako of Japan massages his side with 4 kilometers remaining en route to finishing fourth and breaking his own national record at the Tokyo Marathon on March 1, 2020, moving closer to Olympic selection. (Pool photo) (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Suguru Osako of Japan massages his side with 4 kilometers remaining en route to finishing fourth and breaking his own national record at the Tokyo Marathon on March 1, 2020, moving closer to Olympic selection. (Pool photo) (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Suguru Osako of Japan pumps his fist as he finishes fourth and breaks his own national record at the Tokyo Marathon on March 1, 2020, to move closer to Olympic selection. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Suguru Osako (front) of Japan runs en route to breaking his own national record at the Tokyo Marathon on March 1, 2020, to move closer to Olympic selection. (Pool photo) (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Suguru Osako (front) of Japan runs en route to breaking his own national record at the Tokyo Marathon on March 1, 2020, to move closer to Olympic selection. (Pool photo) (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Suguru Osako of Japan finishes fourth and breaks his own national record at the Tokyo Marathon on March 1, 2020, moving closer to Olympic selection. (Pool photo) (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Suguru Osako of Japan finishes fourth and breaks his own national record at the Tokyo Marathon on March 1, 2020, moving closer to Olympic selection. (Pool photo) (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Suguru Osako of Japan finishes fourth and breaks his own national record at the Tokyo Marathon on March 1, 2020, moving closer to Olympic selection. (Pool photo) (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Suguru Osako (C) of Japan reacts after breaking his own national record at the Tokyo Marathon on March 1, 2020. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Suguru Osako sheds tears after breaking his own national record at the Tokyo Marathon on March 1, 2020, to move closer to Olympic selection. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Suguru Osako sheds tears after breaking his own national record at the Tokyo Marathon on March 1, 2020, to move closer to Olympic selection. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Suguru Osako of Japan pumps his fist as he finishes fourth and breaks his own national record at the Tokyo Marathon on March 1, 2020, to move closer to Olympic selection. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Suguru Osako of Japan pumps his fist as he finishes fourth and breaks his own national record at the Tokyo Marathon on March 1, 2020, to move closer to Olympic selection. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Suguru Osako of Japan pumps his fist as he finishes fourth and breaks his own national record at the Tokyo Marathon on March 1, 2020, to move closer to Olympic selection. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Suguru Osako of Japan pumps his fist as he finishes fourth and breaks his own national record at the Tokyo Marathon on March 1, 2020, to move closer to Olympic selection. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Suguru Osako of Japan pumps his fist as he finishes fourth and breaks his own national record at the Tokyo Marathon on March 1, 2020, to move closer to Olympic selection. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Suguru Osako of Japan pumps his fist as he finishes fourth and breaks his own national record at the Tokyo Marathon on March 1, 2020, to move closer to Olympic selection. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Marathon Grand Championships

Japan's national record holder Suguru Osako finishes third in the men's marathon at the Marathon Grand Championship in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Marathon Grand Championship

Japan's national record holder Suguru Osako reacts after finishing third in the men's marathon at the Marathon Grand Championship in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athletics: Marathon Grand Championship

Japan's national record holder Suguru Osako reacts after finishing third in the men's marathon at the Marathon Grand Championship in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Nike thick-soled running shoes

Photo taken in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2019, shows Japanese runners (from R) Shogo Nakamura, Suguru Osako and Yuma Hattori competing in the Marathon Grand Championship, a Tokyo Olympics qualifier, wearing thick-soled Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% shoes. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tokyo Marathon

Suguru Osako (L), Japanese national marathon record holder, passes the Kaminari Gate at Sensoji Temple during the annual Tokyo Marathon on March 3, 2019, near the 15-kilometer mark. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo