transcosmos athlete employee Mako Hiraizumi finishes runner-up at the 32nd Japan Triathlon National Championships

Rises from third place last year to claim the silver medal at Japan's premier triathlon championship

TOKYO, Nov. 9, 2026 — transcosmos today announced that Mako Hiraizumi, an athlete employee of the company, competed in the women's category at the 32nd Japan Triathlon National Championships, held at Odaiba Seaside Park in Tokyo on November 1, 2026, and finished runner-up to win the silver medal.

Results of the 32nd Japan Triathlon National Championships: https://www.jtu.or.jp/news/2026/11/01/87815/

■ Event overview
Event name: 32nd Japan Triathlon National Championships Tokyo-Daiba 2026
Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026
Venue: Odaiba Seaside Park and the Tokyo Waterfront City Special Triathlon Venue
Organizers: Triathlon Japan (TRIJ), Tokyo Chunichi Shimbun and Tokyo Chunichi Sports
Distance: Standard distance (Swim: 1.5km over two laps; Bike: 38.45km [280 m + 4.725 km × 8 laps +370 m]; Run: 10 km over four laps)
Eligibility: 70 men and 70 women (Elite category: NTT ranking athletes, athletes selected by each Triathlon Japan regional block, and others)
https://www.jtu.or.jp/championship-series/triathlon/

■ Comment from Mako Hiraizumi
"In this race, the swim and bike both unfolded within a lead pack, and the outcome ultimately came down to the run. However, an incident occurred in the latter stages of the run, and I was unable to close the gap as I had hoped, finishing in second place. I entered the race aiming for the championship title, so falling just short was a disappointing result. I take this outcome seriously and intend to use it as a learning opportunity and a challenge to address as I prepare for my next race. Throughout the race, I received tremendous support from the many spectators along the course, and every word of encouragement gave me strength. Thanks to that support, I was able to keep pushing until the very end and finish the race. Thank you very much for your warm encouragement. I will continue to dedicate myself to training each day and work even harder to achieve stronger results, turning this disappointment into motivation for future growth."

■ Mako Hiraizumi profile
Mako Hiraizumi was born on December 30, 2003, in Miyoshi, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. She is 22 years old. Through Athnavi, an athlete employment support program operated by the Japan Olympic Committee (JOC), she joined transcosmos on April 1, 2026.
Sport: Triathlon
Major results:

• Jun 2025: Japan Super Sprint National Championships (Gamagori) #1 Elite Women
• Jul 2025: 4th Japan U23 Sprint Triathlon Championships (Nagara River) #1 Women's U23 Sprint Championship
• Sep 2025: Asia Triathlon Cup (Gamagori) #2 Elite Women
• Nov 2025: World Triathlon Cup (Miyazaki) #21 Elite Women
• May 2026: World Triathlon Championship Series Yokohama #24 Elite Women
• May 2026: Asia Triathlon Cup Osaka Castle #2 Elite Women 
• Sep 2026: 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 #2 Mixed Relay, #5 Women's Individual
• Nov 2026: 32nd Japan Triathlon National Championships/16th Japan U23 Triathlon Championships Tokyo-Daiba #2 Elite Women
  https://www.jtu.or.jp/athlete/makohiraizumi/

We appreciate your continued support and encouragement for Mako Hiraizumi as she continues to take on new challenges and strive for even greater heights.

■ transcosmos sports promotion initiatives
By incorporating athletes' challenging spirit into the corporate culture, transcosmos aims to invigorate the organization and promote diversity in the workplace. By hiring top athletes who demonstrate a challenging spirit, persistence, and a strong will to grow, transcosmos aims to transform every employee's mindset and further invigorate the organization. transcosmos believes that athletes' commitment to realizing their dreams will inspire employees and, in turn, lead to the company's growth.
https://www.trans-cosmos.co.jp/company/sustainability/community/sportsPromotion.html

*transcosmos to hire top athletes as new graduates through Athnavi, a job support program by JOC
https://www.trans-cosmos.co.jp/english/company/news/260401_0002.html

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■ About transcosmos inc.
transcosmos launched its operations in 1966. Since then, we have united superior "people" with cutting-edge "technology" to enhance the competitive strength of our clients by providing them with superior and valuable services. transcosmos currently offers services that support clients' business processes, focusing on both sales expansion and cost optimization through our 189 bases across 36 countries/regions with a focus on Asia, while continuously pursuing Operational Excellence. Furthermore, following the expansion of the e-commerce market on a global scale, transcosmos provides comprehensive One-Stop Global E-Commerce Services to deliver our clients' excellent products and services to consumers in 46 countries/regions around the globe. transcosmos is committed to treating the challenges of its clients and society as its own—discussing and addressing their issues from planning to execution—and Make It Real, Together. Visit us here https://www.trans-cosmos.co.jp/english/

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