Tatsuhiko Ito

Tatsuhiko Ito is a Japanese long-distance runner who has established himself as one of Japan's premier athletes in the 10,000 metres event. He represents his country at the highest levels of international athletics.

On December 4, 2020, Ito finished second to Akira Aizawa in the 10,000m race at the Japanese national championships at Nagai Stadium in Osaka, recording a time of 27:25.73. This remarkable performance saw him break the old Japanese national record alongside Aizawa, demonstrating his elite capabilities in long-distance running.

By achieving this outstanding time, Ito ran the Olympic qualifying standard and secured a place at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, fulfilling a dream to compete on home soil. His record-breaking performance marked a significant milestone in Japanese athletics and established him among the nation's best distance runners.