Keiji Shirahata

Keiji Shirahata (白幡 圭史, Shirahata Keiji, born 8 October 1973) is a retired Japanese speed skater.

Keiji Shirahata
Personal information
Born (1973-10-08) 8 October 1973
Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan
Sport
CountryJapan
SportSpeed skating
Turned pro1991
Retired2002
Medal record
Men's speed skating
Representing  Japan
World Championships
Silver medal – second place1995 Baselga di PinèAllround
Silver medal – second place1997 NaganoAllround
Bronze medal – third place1996 InzellAllround
World Single Distance Championships
Silver medal – second place1996 Hamar5000 m
Bronze medal – third place2000 Nagano5000 m
Asian Championships
Gold medal – first place2001 HarbinAllround
Bronze medal – third place2000 Ulan BatorAllround

With two silver and one bronze medals at the World All-Round Speed Skating Championships he has been the most successful Japanese long track speed skater in all-round competitions. He was ranked 4th on the Adelskalender in February 1997.[1] Shirahata established 22 national records and was nine times national all-round champion.[2]

Records

Personal records

Personal records
Men's speed skating
Event Result Date Location Notes
500 m37.1810 August 2001Calgary
1000 m1:22.8618 February 1989Sapporo
1500 m1:47.789 February 2002Salt Lake City
3000 m3:47.001 December 2001Calgary
5000 m6:26.049 March 2001Salt Lake City
10000 m13:19.929 March 2001Salt Lake City

References


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