FRONTRUNNERS - Season 1 - Eps 1: Prosthetics Pioneer - Usui Fumio
Usui Fumio is one of the most trusted prosthetists in Japanese para-sports. An early pioneer in the discipline, having developed sporting limbs since the 1980s, he now works arm-in-arm with athletes to craft prosthetics that match their precise needs, underpinning countless successes on both track and field. Away from sports, he also strives to create prosthetics that express users' own identities, appearing on stage in both dance events and fashion shows.
About FRONTRUNNERS
Title: FRONTRUNNERS
First Air Date: 2023-03-22
Last Air Date: 2025-03-19
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 0/10 (from 0 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 3
Total Episodes: 32
Network: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: NHK, Japan International Broadcasting (JIB)
Synopsis
FRONTRUNNERS highlights professionals at the very forefront of their field. We showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.
