1.ライバル3チームがいずれもバトンミスで失格したチャンスを行かした。
Japan scucessfully took advantage of the lack of three powerful rivals such as the United States, who were disqualified in the preliminary races for their failure in the baton relay.
2.身長の不足・・というか、背がバスケット・プレーヤーとして足らない・・ということですが・・・
Yuta Tabuse became the first Japanese player of the National Basketball Association by overcoming his lack of height with skill and quickness.