Shinji Takahira

Shinji Takahira is a Japan sprinter, born on July 18, 1984 in Asahikawa, Japan. Standing 1.79 m and weighing 62 kg, He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

His personal bests include 10.20 in the 100m, 20.22 in the 200m, 46.01 in the 400m, 38.03 in the 4x100m and 3:05.53 in the 4x400m. He has earned 9 gold, 6 silver and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.