スポーツ｜青学大が箱根駅伝で3連覇達成 / Sports | Aoyama Gakuin University achieves three consecutive victories in the Hakone Ekiden.

Summary

Aoyama Gakuin University achieved a historic second consecutive overall victory at the 102nd Tokyo-Hakone Round-Trip University Ekiden Race, marking the first time in history that a team has won three times in a row.

They claimed victory in both the outbound and return legs, achieving a complete win and setting a new record of 10 hours, 37 minutes, and 34 seconds, surpassing last year’s record by 3 minutes and 45 seconds. Notably, Shota Shiode from the 8th leg set a new section record, and Yuichi Sato from the 9th leg won the section award, showcasing the impressive performance of the entire team.

Dialogue

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Chako: It’s amazing, Aoyama Gakuin University has won for the third consecutive time! Their speed is truly impressive!

Rogu: Absolutely, winning both the outbound and return legs is a complete victory. Especially, Shiode from the 8th leg set a new record for the segment, and Sato from the 9th leg won the segment award too.

Chako: What great teamwork! I wonder why they are so strong?

Navi: I believe Aoyama Gakuin’s strategic placement of athletes is key. Arranging players according to their strengths maximizes their performance.

Rogu: I see, the placement of the athletes has a huge impact on victory. Indeed, having the right person in the right place is crucial.

Admin’s Note

Aoyama Gakuin University’s third consecutive victory is truly an impressive achievement. It was remarkable to see them break the tournament record, showcasing a unified performance throughout. Especially interesting is how the arrangement of the athletes and their teamwork were cited as key factors in their success. I look forward to observing the strategies and athlete development of each university in the upcoming Hakone Ekiden. It will be exciting to see if Aoyama Gakuin can continue their winning streak and how other schools will respond.