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Born | 9 March 1977 |
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Country | Japan |
Sport | Long-distance running |
Rie Matsuoka (松岡 理恵, Matuoka Rie, born 9 March 1977)[1] is a Japanese long-distance runner. In 2001, she competed in the women's marathon at the 2001 World Championships in Athletics held in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.[1][2] She finished in 22nd place.[2] In 2003, she competed in the women's marathon at the 2003 World Championships in Athletics held in Paris, France.[3] She did not finish her race.[3]
In 1996, she finished in 6th place in the women's 5000 metres at the 1996 World Junior Championships in Athletics held in Sydney, Australia.[4] Two years later, in 1998, she won the women's half marathon at the Sanyo Women's Half Marathon held in Okayama, Japan.