is a Japanese

Japanese people

The are an ethnic group originating in the Japanese archipelago and are the predominant ethnic group of Japan. Worldwide, approximately 130 million people are of Japanese descent; of these, approximately 127 million are residents of Japan. People of Japanese ancestry who live in other countries...

 alpine skier.

At the 2002 Winter Olympics

2002 Winter Olympics

The 2002 Winter Olympics, officially the XIX Olympic Winter Games, were a winter multi-sport event that was celebrated in February 2002 in and around Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. Approximately 2,400 athletes from 77 nations participated in 78 events in fifteen disciplines, held throughout...

, Sasaki ranked 34th in the giant slalom. He did not finish in the slalom event.

His best result in the Alpine Skiing World Cup

Alpine skiing World Cup

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 is from 2003 slalom in Wengen

Wengen

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, where he finished in a surprising second place with starting number 65. His other best results are fourth places in Kranjska Gora

Kranjska Gora

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 in 2004 and in Beaver Creek

Beaver Creek

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 in 2005, fifth in Sestriere

Sestriere

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 2004 and 2005, and second in Schladming

Schladming

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 and in Shigakōgen in 2006.

In giant slalom, his best result in the World Cup was the 24th place in Sölden

Sölden

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 in 2004.

Sasaki represented Japan at the 2006 Winter Olympics

2006 Winter Olympics

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 participating in slalom and giant slalom, but did not finish in these events.

In Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics

2010 Winter Olympics

The 2010 Winter Olympics, officially the XXI Olympic Winter Games or the 21st Winter Olympics, were a major international multi-sport event held from February 12–28, 2010, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with some events held in the suburbs of Richmond, West Vancouver and the University...

Sasaki placed 14th in the men's slalom