Japanese triathlete Takumi Hojo claims first gold of Asian Games
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Japanese triathlete Takumi Hojo secured the first gold medal of the Asian Games, winning the men's individual triathlon event held in Gamagori city. Hojo completed the course in a time of 52 minutes and 56 seconds, crossing the finish line nine seconds ahead of his nearest competitor.
China's Zhang Xirui claimed the silver medal, finishing directly behind Hojo with a nine-second deficit. The grueling race consisted of a 750-meter swim, a 20-kilometer bike ride, and a 5,000-meter run.
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Japan Times (JP)Detailed breakdown of the specific race disciplines and distances completed by the athlete.
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