2023-24 Cross Country Roster

Yuji Yamada

  • Position 8,000m
  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown Funabashi City, Japan
  • Highschool Ichiritsu

Biography

Yuji Yamada:
Parents & Family: Kazunari Yamada (father). Ikuyo Yamada (mother), Yuka & Yukina (sisters)
 
Where were you born: Chiba, Japan
 
Performance Marks:
  • 2023 8k XC PR: 27:37 (16:47 5k equivalent), Southern Regional Championship
  • HS Track PB : 800m 2:04 1500m 4:08 3000m 9:11
Academic interest: Improve my English by studying in America.
 
Why are you running at Southwestern: I’m interested in America and I love nature and the beautiful places in Coos Bay. Running provides me an opportunity to study abroad and keep my athletic career going.
 
Musical favorites: Taylor Swift and One Direction
 
Favorite movies: Fast and Furious series, Titanic, The Shawshank Redemption.
 
Favorite foods: Sushi, Ramen, Hamburgers
Coach Steve says: “Yuji comes to us as a middle-distance track specialist with no background in cross country running. His breakout performance at the Southern Regional was a big factor in our team 2nd Place finish. Yuji is really going to shine during the track season. He has a lot of raw talent I’m looking forward to helping him display during the Spring.”