Hiroki Hirako
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Hiroki Hirako ( Japanese 平 子 裕 基 Hirako Hiroki ; born August 6, 1982 in Hokkaidō ) is a Japanese speed skater .
Hiroki Hirako is an all-rounder who specializes in long distance races. In 2001 and 2002 he set junior world records over 5000 meters. In the World Cup he has been competing in Calgary since the World Cup final of the 2000/01 season in March . It was not until the World Cup in Moscow in November 2006 that he was able to place in the top ten for the first time in the World Cup. He was Asian champion four times over various routes. There are also three Japanese championship and three runner-up titles. At the 2002 Olympic Games in Salt Lake City , he was 17th over 5000 meters.
Speed skating world cup placements
| placement | 100 m | 500 m | 1000 m | 1500 m | 3000/5000 m | 5000/10000 m | team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st place | |||||||
| 2nd place | |||||||
| 3rd place | |||||||
| Top 10 | 1 | 4th |
(As of December 3, 2006)
Web links
- Statistics at Skateresults
- Statistics at speed skating news
- Photos at DESGphoto
- Hirako's personal blog (Japanese)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Nihon Skate Renmei: Hirako Hiroki
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Hirako, Hiroki |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | 平 子 裕 基 (Japanese) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | japanese speed skater |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 6, 1982 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Hokkaidō |