東日本女子駅伝 40年の歴史に幕　最後のレースも熱い戦いに

The East Japan Women's Ekiden, in which female runners from 18 prefectures pass the sash to each other, will reach its final tournament on November 10, 2024. The 39th and final tournament saw a fierce battle between many strong contenders. Saitama Prefecture made a dramatic comeback in the final ninth section to win their fourth victory in 18 tournaments. The tournament began in 1985, and over its 40-year history, it has seen many successful junior and senior high school and university students, and has even produced 25 Olympians. We look back at the tournament so far.