Sorato Shimizu
Sorato Shimizu is a 16-year-old Japanese sprinter who recently made headlines by clocking an impressive time of 10 seconds in the 100 meters, just 42 hundredths of a second shy of Usain Bolt's world record. Born on February 8, 2009, Shimizu has emerged as a promising talent in athletics, having previously recorded a time of 10.19 seconds at the Japan Absolute Championships. His recent performance at the Inter-High School Championships in Hiroshima not only marked a personal best but also established a new world record for athletes under 18, surpassing previous records set by American Christian Miller and Thailand's Puripol Boonson. Shimizu expressed his determination to break the 10-second barrier and is now poised to potentially compete at the upcoming World Championships in Tokyo.
Born on Feb 08, 2009 (16 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 29,966 | $350,000 | 206$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 6,337 | $240,000 | 149$ |
| Totals | 2 | 61,079,593 | 36,303 | $590,000 | 355$ |
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Colombia:
Sorato Shimizu surprised the international sports community by breaking the world record for the Under-18 category in the 100 meters.
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Portugal:
Sorato Shimizu, a 16-year-old athlete, nearly broke Usain Bolt's world record in the 100m sprint.
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