99th Hakone Ekiden Race - Results in!
The 99th Hakone Ekiden race has concluded with Gakushuin taking home first place for the third consecutive year. Other notable results include Shuntendo University coming in second place, Waseda University coming in third place, Hosei University coming in fourth place and Soka University finishing fifth overall.
Jan. 03, 2023 5:01AM
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The 99th Hakone Ekiden race has come to a close, with the University of Gakushuin coming in first place. This is the third consecutive year that Gakushuin has won the prestigious race. The race was held over two days and featured some of Japan’s top universities competing for glory. On day one, Gakushuin took an early lead and never looked back, crossing the finish line first with a time of 10 hours and 25 minutes. They were followed by Shuntendo University in second place (10 hours and 37 minutes), Waseda University in third (10 hours and 44 minutes), Hosei University in fourth (11 hours and 3 minutes) and Soka University in fifth (11 hours and 14 minutes). This year’s race was particularly exciting due to its new format, which saw teams split into two groups – “A” for the elite universities, and “B” for those who are still developing their skills. While Group A was dominated by Gakushuin, Group B saw a tight battle between several schools that ended with Tokyo Kasei University taking home the victory. The event also featured live streaming on its official website, allowing viewers from all around the world to follow along as each team raced towards the finish line. With this year’s edition now complete, fans are already looking forward to next year’s competition – who will be crowned champion?