Ayuko Ito

Ayuko Ito (伊藤 亜由子, Itō Ayuko, born 29 September 1986) is a Japanese short-track speed-skater.

Ayuko Ito
Personal information
Born (1986-09-29) 29 September 1986
Hamamatsu, Japan
Height5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Weight119 lb (54 kg)
Sport
Country Japan
SportShort track speed skating
Achievements and titles
World finals2
Highest world ranking8 (1000m)
Medal record
World Championships
2013 Debrecen3000 m relay
2017 Rotterdam3000 m relay

Ito competed at the 2010 Winter Olympics for Japan. She finished third in her opening round race of the 1000 metres, failing to advance and placing 18th. She was also a member of the 3000 metre relay team, which finished third in the semifinals and fourth in the B Final, ending up seventh overall.[1]

As of 2013, Ito has won one bronze medal at the World Championships, as a member of the Japanese relay team in 2013. Her best individual result is 9th, in the 2012 1500 metres.[2]

As of 2013, Ito has ten ISU Short Track Speed Skating World Cup podium finishes, all as part of the Japanese relay team. Her best result is a silver medal, achieved three times. Her best World Cup ranking is eighth, in the 1000 metres in 2011–12.[2]

World Cup Podiums

[2]

Date Season Location Rank Event
28 October 20072007–08Kobe3000m Relay
27 September 20092008–09Seoul3000m Relay
30 October 20112011–12Saguenay3000m Relay
4 December 20112011–12Nagoya3000m Relay
11 December 20112011–12Shanghai3000m Relay
12 February 20122011–12Dordrecht3000m Relay
21 October 20122012–13Calgary3000m Relay
28 October 20122012–13Montreal3000m Relay
2 December 20122012–13Nagoya3000m Relay
9 December 20122012–13Shanghai3000m Relay
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References
  1. "Sports Reference Profile". Archived from the original on 2020-04-17.
  2. "ISU Biography".
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