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Misato Michishita

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Misato Michishita
Michishita at 2016 Summer Paralympics
Personal information
NationalityJapanese
Born (1977-01-19) 19 January 1977 (age 47)
Shimonoseki, Japan
Height1.44 m (4 ft 9 in)
Sport
Country Japan
SportParalympic athletics
DisabilityVisual impairment
Disability classT12
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing  Japan
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2016 Rio de Janeiro Marathon T12
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2019 London Marathon T12
Bronze medal – third place 2015 London Marathon T11/12

Misato Michishita (道下 美里, Michishita Misato, born January 19, 1977) is a visually impaired Japanese long distance and marathon runner. She silver medalled at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ "Athlete Bio - Misato Michishita". International Paralympic Committee. 20 June 2019.
  2. ^ "Athletes - Misato Michishita". The Nippon Foundation Paralympic Support Center. 20 June 2019.