Kuniaki Takizaki

Kuniaki Takizaki is a TV star renowned for his quirky cat impressions under the stage name Neko Hiroshi
Kuniaki Takizaki, 34, has performed well in several long-distance races in Cambodia

Japan comic barred from Olympic run for Cambodia

A Japanese comedian has been barred from representing Cambodia in the men's marathon at the London Olympics, after the athletics world governing body said he was ineligible.
 

Comedian runs away with Cambodian's Olympic hopes

Cambodia has selected an eccentric Japanese comedian to compete in the men's marathon at the 2012 Olympic Games -- but the country's best long-distance runner is not amused.