Fukuoka Marathon 1983

Start at the Heiwadai Stadium. From left, Salazar (1), Shigerou Soh (33), Takeshi Soh (30)
Ed Mendoza (5), Paul Eales (54) from GB, Ikangaa (2), Joerg Peter (19) and Michael Heilman (15)
from East Germany, Gerry Helme (6) from GB, and Bruno Lafranchi (2) from Switzerland.

Alberto Salazar and Ikangaa were always within a couple
of strides of each other through 40 Km when the African and
Seko pulled away.

Juma Ikangaa leading the pack, that includes Kunimitsu Itoh (far left )
(today he is Takaoka's trainer).

Another photo taken from the runner magazine

Toshihiko Seko winning in 2:08:52, Ikangaa 2:08:55
the fisrt african breaking the 2:09 barrier. Seko ran a minute
faster the second half. Last two kilometers in 6:22

Seko celebrating his fourth victory, tying Frank Shorter.

The awards ceremony. Shigerou Soh was third in 2:09:11.
Takeshi Soh fourth in 2:09:17.

Salazar waiting the awards ceremony in 5th place (2:09:21)


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