Athletes with Disabilities Complete Six Star Abbott WMM Journey at 2026 Tokyo Marathon
The Tokyo Marathon marked both a competitive achievement and a global gathering for the Achilles community, as athletes from multiple countries came together to compete on one of the sport’s largest international stages.
Four athletes with disabilities completed their Abbott World Marathon Majors sixth star race at the 2026 Tokyo Marathon on Sunday, March 1, earning the coveted Six Star Medal including:
Jamie Recht, Achilles Washington D.C.
Wendy Brosse, Achilles New Jersey
Brian Cannavina, Achilles New Jersey
Roger Oberholzer, Team Achilles USA
“Running marathons with Achilles has been life-changing for me. Earning my sixth Abbott World Marathon Majors star in Tokyo was an incredible moment, but even more meaningful was sharing the experience with the Achilles community,” says Brian Cannavina. “I’m deeply grateful for the kindness and support of the Achilles guides and team who made it possible.”
They were joined by eight additional Achilles teammates who traveled to Japan from countries across the globe for the race experience. Eight Achilles chapters were represented, including members of the Achilles Freedom Team. The group traveled from the United States, Ireland, Mongolia, New Zealand, and Japan.
In the days leading up to race day, the Achilles Japan chapter organized a full slate of team events, including a Friday night dinner, a Saturday lunch, and a shakeout run. The chapter also coordinated on-course cheering sections and arranged media interviews highlighting Achilles athletes.
We are grateful for the 13 Team Achilles charity runners who raised nearly $100,000 to support programming for athletes with disabilities.
