Akihiko Nakamura
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 23, 1990 |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |
 Japan |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Decathlon, 400m Hurdles |
Akihiko Nakamura (Japanese: 中村 明彦; born 23 October 1990 in Nagoya[1]) is a Japanese decathlete and occasional hurdler.[2] At the 2012 Summer Olympics, he competed in the Men's 400 metres hurdles but was disqualified in the heats. In addition, he won several medals on continental level in the combined events.
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Japan | |||||
| 2007 | World Youth Championships | Ostrava, Czech Republic | 18th (q) | High jump | 2.04 m |
| 2011 | Asian Championships | Kobe, Japan | 2nd | Decathlon | 7478 pts |
| 2012 | Olympic Games | London, United Kingdom | – | 400 m hurdles | DQ |
| 2013 | Asian Championships | Pune, India | 2nd | Decathlon | 7620 pts |
| 2014 | Asian Indoor Championships | Hangzhou, China | 2nd | Heptathlon | 5693 pts |
| Asian Games | Incheon, South Korea | 3rd | Decathlon | 7828 pts | |
| 2015 | Asian Championships | Wuhan, China | 1st | Decathlon | 7773 pts |
| World Championships | Beijing, China | 16th | Decathlon | 7745 pts | |
| 2016 | Asian Indoor Championships | Doha, Qatar | 1st | Heptathlon | 5831 pts |
| Olympic Games | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 22nd | Decathlon | 7612 pts | |
References
- ↑ Sports-Reference profile
- ↑ Akihiko Nakamura profile at IAAF
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