Heita Okabe

Japanese: 岡部平太 - おかべへいた

1891-1966 A physical education instructor from the Taisho to Showa eras.
Born on September 10, 1891. He was active as a judo player at Tokyo Higher Normal School. In 1918, he traveled to the United States and studied physical education theory at the University of Chicago. After working as a lecturer at Tokyo Higher Normal School, he became the president of the Manchuria Athletic Association in 1926. As the coach of the Boston Marathon in 1951, he led Tanaka Shigeki to victory. He was the person who named the Heiwadai Stadium in Fukuoka City. He passed away on November 6, 1966. He was 75 years old. He was a native of Fukuoka Prefecture. His works include "Fifty Years of Coaching."

Source: Kodansha Digital Japanese Name Dictionary +Plus Information | Legend

Japanese:

1891－1966　大正-昭和時代の体育指導者。
明治24年9月10日生まれ。東京高師の柔道選手として活躍。大正7年渡米し,シカゴ大で体育理論をまなぶ。東京高師講師などをへて11年満州体育協会理事長。昭和26年ボストンマラソンの監督として田中茂樹を優勝にみちびいた。福岡市の平和台競技場の名付け親。昭和41年11月6日死去。75歳。福岡県出身。著作に「コーチ五十年」。

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