86-year-old bodybuilder becomes oldest to compete in Japan championships. 'It's important to keep setting goals and taking on challenges no matter how old you are.'

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Toshisuke Kanazawa, who lives in the city of Hiroshima, took part in the 68th edition of the men's Japan bodybuilding championships in Osaka, going up against young bodybuilders with exquisite poses.Kanazawa started bodybuilding seriously at the age of 20, and won the Japan championships for the first time when he was 24.However, he decided to make a comeback before turning 50 to encourage his wife, who was prone to illness.He was a Japan champion 15 times in total, including a victory in the masters championships for bodybuilders aged 40 or above when he was 57 years old.He finished second in the 34th edition of the Japan masters championships held in Hokkaido in August, but he said, "I'm still not anywhere near the finish line."

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