Kazuya Okazaki (cyclist)
Kazuya Okazaki (岡崎 和也, Okazaki Kazuya, born 10 May 1972) is a Japanese former professional racing cyclist particularly known for his time trial skills. He won the Japanese National Time Trial Championships four times in 2002, 2003, 2007, and 2008.[1] He also won the time trial event at the 2002 Asian Cycling Championships.[2] In road race competitions, his best result was a victory in the 2003 Tour de Okinawa.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 May 1972 Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Retired |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Professional teams | |
| 1996–1998 | Inoakku |
| 1999–2001 | Kinan |
| 2002–2006 | Nihon Hodō |
| 2007–2009 | Equipe Asada |
| Major wins | |
| Japanese TT Champion 2002, 2003, 2007, 2008 Asian TT Champion 2002 | |
Palmares
- 2002
- 1st Asian Time Trial Champion
- 1st National Time Trial Championships
- 2003
- 1st National Time Trial Championships
- 1st Tour de Okinawa
- 2007
- 1st National Time Trial Championships
- 2008
- 1st National Time Trial Championships
References
- "熱き元日本TTチャンピオン、岡崎和也が14年の現役生活に終止符". Cyclowired (in Japanese). Retrieved 20 March 2015.
- "ASIAN ROAD CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS (THA) 02-10.05.2002". UCI. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
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