Daisuke Imanaka
Athlete
1963 –
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Who is Daisuke Imanaka?
Daisuke Imanaka was a pioneering Japanese professional racing cyclist. Following the lead of Masatoshi Ichikawa, he rode professionally in Europe for the Italian Team Polti and in 1995 became the second Japanese to compete in the Giro d'Italia. In 1996, he became the second Japanese to start the Tour de France. On both occasions, he had to retire before finishing the race. His major victories include three wins in the Tour de Hokkaido. He is now a frequent commentator on broadcasts of cycling races in Japan and also serves as technical adviser for Team Ukyo.
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