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Atsushi Yamamoto

b. 1982

Paralympic athlete of Japan

Athletics competitor Sprinter
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About Atsushi Yamamoto

Born 1982. Atsushi Yamamoto is a Japanese athletics competitor and sprinter.

is a leg amputee athlete from Japan competing mainly in category T42 sprint and long jump events. He won silver medals in the long jump at the 2008 and 2016 Paralympics.

Yamamoto also competed in snowboarding at the 2018 Winter Paralympics.

He competed in the men's long jump T63 event at the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships held in Paris, France.

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Important facts

Born
19 April 1982, Kakegawa
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Athletics competitor, sprinter
Nationality
Japan
Education
Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Atsushi Yamamoto?

Paralympic athlete of Japan

When was Atsushi Yamamoto born?

Atsushi Yamamoto was born on 19 April 1982 in Kakegawa.

What is Atsushi Yamamoto's occupation?

Atsushi Yamamoto is an athletics competitor and sprinter.

What nationality is Atsushi Yamamoto?

Atsushi Yamamoto is Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Atsushi Yamamoto

· Wikidata: Q16224425

· DBpedia: Atsushi Yamamoto

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