KAWASAKI — When he crossed the finish line, Nobuharu Asahara didn't just finish the race. The moment also marked the end of his fruitful 20-year track career.
Asahara earned a third-place finish in the men's 100-meter dash on Tuesday in the 2008 Seiko Super Track and Field Meet in Kawasaki. And so he hung up his shoes after the 10.37-second performance.
Britain's Harry Aikines-Aryeetey won the race in 10.19 seconds, followed by American Michael Rodgers, who was clocked in 10.26.