The Beijing Olympics kicked off on February 4, 2022, with heated competition unfolding every day. While Japan's men's team was unable to compete in the past two Olympics, two Japanese athletes have qualified for the Beijing Olympics. Their dynamic performances have been the talk of the town, especially in ski cross. Let's take a look at Satoshi Furuno, a rising star who has qualified to compete in his first Olympic Games, and who has been the subject of much discussion as to what kind of athlete he is
Satoshi Furuno
Originally from Joetsu, Niigata Prefecture, he has been seriously involved in BMX in the summer and alpine skiing in the winter since he was in the first grade of elementary school. In BMX, he became the All-Japan champion for his age group while still in elementary school, and competed in the World Championships, finishing in 7th place. At the same time, he discovered ski cross in the fourth grade of elementary school and became passionate about it. From his first year of high school, he began competing in FIS overseas races. With his naturally high physical ability and the skiing techniques he honed in alpine competitions, he also excelled in ski cross. From his second year of high school, he joined the national team
He then went on to study law at Keio University, where he was active while enrolled in the ski club, but joined USEN-NEXT HOLDINGS in the fall of 2021. With the company's support and a better environment, he was able to build up results and secure a ticket to the Beijing Olympics, something he had been aiming for since childhood. Furuno has an older brother who is two years older than him, and he also competed in overseas races as a ski cross athlete, but his brother did not make it to the national team. He is determined to do his best in his brother's place on the Beijing stage
☟By the way, this is Satoshi Furuno's personal Instagram account. He posted about his joy and determination after being selected for the Beijing Olympics. @satoshi_furuno
