Japan triathlete Hojo wins first gold of Asian Games
Takumi Hojo finished the 750m swim, 20km bike ride and 5,000m run in 52min 56sec, ahead of China's Zhang Xirui and Kazakhstan's Arlan Zhanabay.
NAGOYA, Japan - Triathlete Takumi Hojo of Japan claimed the first gold medal of the Asian Games on Sunday, leading host nation Japan to a strong start. Hojo completed the men's individual triathlon, including a 750m swim, 20km bike ride, and 5,000m run, in Gamagori city in 52 minutes and 56 seconds. This victory, which qualifies him for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, put Japan in a favorable position.
Hojo, 30, expressed his excitement, stating that the win gives the Japanese team a significant boost and that he was in top form throughout the race. Silver medalist Zhang Xirui of China and Kazakhstan's Arlan Zhanabay finished in second and third place, respectively, with the latter satisfying with his first Asian Games medal.
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