Naoko_Sakamoto_(runner)
Naoko Sakamoto (runner)
Japanese long-distance runner
Naoko Sakamoto (坂本 直子, Sakamoto Naoko) (born 14 November 1980 in Nishinomiya) is a Japanese long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon race. In 2003, she competed in the women's marathon at the 2003 World Championships in Athletics held in Paris, France.[1] She finished in 4th place.[1]