Yuka Kobayashi
comes from Tosu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. She is a professional track cyclist. Early life As a high school student, she was a member of the Kumamoto Municipal High School volleyball team. In 2010, she participated in the National High School Sports Festival Volleyball Games. In 2013, she graduated from the Japan Keirin School in the 106th class. Her vertical jump reached 60 cm. But due to her short stature, her career as a volleyball player was limited. In 2012, she watched the London Olympic men's team sprint on TV by chance, was immediately attracted to Girls Keirin and resolved to aspire. Career in Keirin cycling On December 20, 2012, she attended the Keirin school aptitude test and passed. During her education at the Japan Keirin School, she broke the school records over 200m flying dash (11.94s), 400m flying dash (24.08s), 1000m time trial (1.12.65) and 2000m time trial and was awarded the golden cap for her outstanding performance. Together with her classmate Takako Ishii, she broke the national record in the olympic sprint over the distance of 800 m in 56,33 seconds. On January 24, 2014, Yuka Kobayashi won the Keirin race at the Japan Track Cup and placed second