Ōmori Shigekazu

Olympic sprinter. Born in Toyama Prefecture in 1972. Represented Japan in the 400 meters and 4x400-meter relay at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics; as anchor, he led the team to a fifth-place finish and a new national record. Won gold in the 400 at the 1994 and 1996 Japanese Athletics Championships. Retired from competition in 2000. Established Athlete Forest Track Club in 2008. Coaches and is the guide runner and caller for Paralympian Takada Chiaki, who competes in the women’s 100 meters and long jump for the visually impaired.