Forged a Sturdy Lower Body from Niigata's Heavy Snow: 147cm Frame × Superhuman Physical Ability – The Origin of a Cute Yet Powerful Female Wrestler
https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/f2065e2950d7456a7ccb7deacc2ebccacaefe415>"The Giant Monster Measuring 1.47m in Total Length." The nickname of Shoko Nakajima, a founding member of Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling, couldn't describe her more perfectly. Despite her petite stature, her muscular strength and athletic prowess leave others in the dust. How did Nakajima acquire this enviable physical ability that even fellow wrestlers covet? In this three-part interview series delving into the secrets of Nakajima's body-building, the first installment covers her experiences with sports during her student days.Loved Tokusatsu and Reading, Yet Joined the Track and Field Club... Felt Out of Place in Club Activities
>Shoko Nakajima is from Niigata Prefecture, and she grew up in a heavy snowfall area even within Niigata. As a result, she participated in cross-country skiing as part of school lessons starting from elementary school.>"Cross-country was incorporated into physical education classes, and from the time I was in first grade... it felt like as soon as I became aware of things, I had to do cross-country. The courses were set up on the school grounds or on public roads around the school. In middle school, there weren't many students, so the only club activities open to girls were track and field or table tennis. So in the summer, I did long-distance running, and in the winter, cross-country. That went on for nine years until I entered high school. For long-distance, the club's policy was 'Let's aim for ekiden relays!' so it was 3km to 5km runs." 