Morio Shigematsu
Morio Shigematsu (重松 森雄 Shigematsu Morio, born 21 June 1940) is a former Japanese long-distance runner who competed in marathons.
On June 12, 1965, Shigematsu set a world's best in the marathon with a time of 2:12:00 at the Polytechnic Marathon.[1] Less than two months earlier, he had set a course record at the 1965 Boston Marathon (2:16:33).[2][3]
Marathons
- All results regarding marathon, unless stated otherwise
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Japan | ||||
| 1965 | Boston Marathon | Boston, United States | 1st | 2:16:33 |
References
- ↑ On 40th anniversary of first sub-2:09, pioneering Clayton looks back on his Marathon World records . IAAF (2009-05-30). Retrieved on 2015-01-23.
- ↑ 1965 article from The Times
- ↑ Boston Marathon History. Boston Marathon. Retrieved on 2015-01-23.
| Records | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Abebe Bikila |
Men's marathon world record holder June 12, 1965–December 3, 1967 |
Succeeded by Derek Clayton |
| Sporting positions | ||
| Preceded by Basil Heatley |
Men's Polytechnic Marathon winner 1965 |
Succeeded by Graham Taylor |
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