Tsukuba Freshman is featured in sports news article!
2017/12/13
Mr. Takashi Soma, a freshman in the University of Tsukuba's School of Health and Physical Education, is the focus of a feature article translated as "University of Tsukuba's Super Freshman, Soma, Secret of Team Kanto Student Union" for the Hakone Ekiden, the traditional intercollegiate long-distance relay race. The Japanese article is found in The Hochi Shimbun. The Japanese article is found in The Hochi Shimbun.
It has been 11 years since University of Tsukuba's Mr. Oshiro ran as part of Team Kanto Student Union for the Hakone Ekiden, and 14 years since Mr. Kanegae broke records ascending Mount Hakone as part of the relay race. Mr. Takashi Soma, 1st year at the School of Health and Physical Education, has devoted himself to training daily for this race, following in the footsteps of his seniors.
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