Description: (Japanese Professional Long-Distance Runner)
Mizuki Noguchi is a Japanese professional long-distance runner specializing in marathons. She initially excelled in track and cross country events before transitioning to road running, focusing on the half marathon. Noguchi achieved success at the World Half Marathon Championships and later won the Nagoya and Osaka Women's Marathons. She further showcased her talent by winning a silver medal at the World Championships in Athletics and becoming the Olympic champion in the marathon at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Despite setbacks due to health issues, Noguchi continued to compete at a high level, demonstrating her resilience and determination.