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Yuka Abe

Japan

SportSpeed Skating
NOCJapan
Born09 Oct 1992 in  Abira
GenderWomen
ResidenceObihiro, JPN
LanguagesJapanese
Personal Bests
EventRecordDateLocation 
Personal Bests
  Event RecordDateLocation 
    500m 39.67 30 Dec 2018 Obihiro  
    1000m 1:17.49 28 Dec 2017 Nagano  
    1500m 1:58.25 29 Dec 2017 Nagano  
    3000m 4:15.93 07 Mar 2013 Calgary  
    5000m 7:45.34 12 Dec 2014 Ikaho  
Sport Specific Information
Sport Specific Information
Club / TeamDevelopment Team: Japan  
Reason for choosing this sportHer mother and her brother were involved in the sport.  
General Interest
General Interest
Most influential person in careerCoach Masaki Hada. (Athlete, 23 Nov 2018)  
Hero / IdolHer mother. (Athlete, 23 Nov 2018)  
Sport Specific Information
Sport Specific Information
Name of coachKeiji Shirahata [club], JPN; Masaki Hada, JPN, from 2016  
When and where did you begin this sport?She began skating in grade four of primary school in Abira, Japan.  
General Interest
General Interest
Sporting philosophy / motto"Peace of mind." (Athlete, 23 Nov 2018)  
Social Media
Social Media
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004244019150  
World Cups
Year Competition Event Rank  
World Cups
    2018/2019 World Cup Classification 1000m32  
    2018/2019 World Cup Classification 1500m34  
    2018/2019 World Cup Classification 500m57