Shinya Kiyota

Origin of Impairment

Acquired

Classification

T51

Languages

Japanese

When and where did you begin this sport?

He took up Para athletics in 2011.

Why this sport?

He was encouraged to try the sport by Japanese Para athlete Yukifumi Yamamoto.

Club / Team

Kumamoto Prefecture Wheelchair Athletics Federation: Japan

Impairment

He began using a wheelchair in 2009 following a swimming accident. (47news.jp, 27 Aug 2011; nan-nan.jp, 11 Feb 2011)

Biography