Here is the documentary [The Distance] released by the Olympic Channel in 2021. This documentary was produced ahead of the Tokyo Olympics and introduces the national aspiration for Olympic gold medals and world records, the obsession of a charismatic director, and the passion and effort of the athletes. It is highly recommended for aspiring marathoners and marathon coaches to watch. The process of setting one’s own goal and consistently approaching it to achieve that goal presents a typical example. The main content includes a brief history of Japanese track and field and marathon (also introducing the stories of Korea’s Son Kee-chung and Nam Seung-ryong), the appearance of Director Yoshio Koide, who is reminiscent of Korea’s Director Jeong Bong-soo, and his obsession with the Olympics, the appearance of the young Takahashi, and Takahashi’s influence on the Japanese marathon. It clearly shows that a gold medal in the marathon is possible not only with the athlete’s skills, but also with the coach, staff, and luck. The passion of the coach and the trust of the athlete are also important factors. This is the story of the charismatic Japanese marathon coach Yoshio Koide and his student Naoko Takahashi, who are trying to shake off their years of disappointment and win Japan’s first gold medal in the Olympic marathon. A documentary film about the life of Naoko Takahashi, the gold medalist in the women’s marathon at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, was aired on the Olympic Channel, an internet broadcasting station owned by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Takahashi, who went from being a nationally unknown high school student to a college student who began to show her talent in the Japan University Competition, to becoming the first female athlete to break the 2 hour and 20 minute barrier in the women’s marathon, winning an Olympic gold medal and making history. Even after retiring from active duty, she has been active in various fields, and is currently the managing director of Japan Athletics and a director of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Organizing Committee. The film focuses on Ms. Takahashi, and is titled “THE DISTANCE.” In addition to interviews with herself and her associates, it looks back on the past through past footage and photos. Among them is Yoshio Koide, who coached her during her time at the industrial team and passed away in April 2019. Let's take a look at how the two-person trio conquered the Olympics and set world records. And let's take a look at Mr. Takahashi's achievements and philosophy that have dispelled the image of the existing marathon and made it a sport that anyone can enjoy. Everything about the marathon - Marathon Online http://marathon.pe.kr