Taiki Kawayoke

Taiki Kawayoke (Japanese: 川除 大輝, Hepburn: Kawayoke Taiki, born 21 February 2001) is a Japanese paralympic cross country skier.[2][3] He participated at the 2022 Winter Paralympics in the 20 kilometre classical event and won the gold medal with a time of 52:52.8.[1][4][5]

The native form of this personal name is Kawayoke Taiki. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
Taiki Kawayoke
川除大輝
Personal information
NationalityJapanese
Born (2001-02-21) 21 February 2001
Toyama Prefecture, Japan
Sport
Country Japan
Disability classLW5/7[1]
Medal record
Men's Paralympic cross-country skiing
Representing  Japan
Winter Paralympics
Gold medal – first place2022 Beijing20km classical standing

References
  1. "Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games Results". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
  2. "Taiki Kawayoke's big dream comes true". International Paralympic Committee. 12 March 2019. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  3. Shimbun, Yomiuri (5 March 2022). "Flag-bearer Kawayoke aims for medal together with his hero". The Japan News. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  4. "Beijing Paralympic Winter Games 2022: full results". The Guardian. 3 March 2022. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  5. "Taiki Kawayoke captures gold in long-distance cross-country event". The Japan Times. 6 March 2022. Retrieved 6 March 2022.


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