Race Walking is one of athletics' most punishing disciplines, requiring precise form across long distances. Japan is a world leader in the sport, but its current success lies in learning from past failure at the 2003 World Championships. Re-assessing training techniques has given birth to a new generation of talented athletes who regularly win medals internationally. We also follow star Race Walker, Yamanishi Toshikazu, and how he dealt with disappointment at the 2020 Olympic Games to recover and reclaim his World Championship title.