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Masami Yoshida (javelin thrower)

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Japanese javelin thrower (1958–2000)
Masami Yoshida
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Japan
Asian Championships
Gold medal – first place 1983 Kuwait City Javelin throw
Silver medal – second place 1991 Kuala Lumpur Javelin throw
Bronze medal – third place 1981 Tokyo Javelin throw

Masami Yoshida (Japanese: 吉田 雅美; 14 June 1958 – 7 March 2000) was a javelin thrower from Japan, who represented his native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1984. He was born in Arida. He achieved his personal best (75.96 metres) on 25 August 1991 during the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. Yoshida committed suicide in Tokyo in 2000.

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Notes
Representing  Japan
1984 Olympic Games Los Angeles, United States 5th 81.98 m
1987 World Championships Rome, Italy 22nd 74.90 m
1988 Olympic Games Seoul, South Korea 21st 76.90 m
1990 Goodwill Games Seattle, United States 3rd 77.36 m
1991 World Championships Tokyo, Japan 22nd 75.96 m
1992 Olympic Games Barcelona, Spain 23rd 72.88 m

References

  1. "Masami Yoshida". Olympedia. Retrieved 22 January 2021.

External links

Asian Games champions in men's javelin throw
Asian Athletics Champions in men's javelin throw
Japan Championships in Athletics men's javelin throw champions


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