Nordic SkiingMens Jump - Sochi 2014
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In accordance with tradition, the Japanese federation announced well in advance the names of the jumpers who will take part in the upcoming Olympic Games.
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In the men's field, in addition to immovable Noriaki Kasai, Daiki Ito and Taku Takeuchi, the game will also Yuta Watase and Reruhi Shimizu, arguably accontonato in the last competitions of the World Cup.
In the women's sector, notwithstanding the presence of Sara Takanashi and Yuki Ito, will be crucial in the next four races of the maximum circuit to determine whether Japan will have more chest.
Noriaki Kasai, record holder for appearances in the World Cup, will take part in the seventh edition of the Olympic Games, consolidating a record of longevity already in his membership in the discipline. Moreover, in the current season, he became the'' oldest athlete in history to reach the podium in the individual competition of the World Cup.
FIELD MEN - SELECTED Altet
Noriaki KASAI (1972), seventh Olympiad
Daiki ITO (1985), third Olympiad
Reruhi SHIMIZU (1993), novice
Taku Takeuchi (1987), second Olympiad
Yuta Watase (1982), novice
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