Junpei Yoshizawa

Education

In the 500 metres, he advanced to the quarterfinals, where he finished 4th, failing to advance.

Career

Yoshizawa competed at the 2010 Winter Olympics for Japan. In the 1500 metres, he placed 5th in his opening heat, advancing to the semifinals, where he finished 6th, again failing to advance. His best overall finish was in the 500, where he placed 14th.

As of 2013, Yoshizawa has not finished on the podium on the International Skating Union Short Track Speed Skating World Cup.

His top World Cup ranking is 30th, in the 1500 metres in 2009-2010.

Achievements

• He also won a bronze medal at the 2004 World Short Track Speed Skating Team Championships for Japan.

Membership

As of 2013, Yoshizawa"s best performance at the World Championships came in 2004, when he placed 5th as a member of the Japanese 5000 metre relay team