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Hideko Maehata

1914 – 1995

Japanese swimmer

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About Hideko Maehata

Lived 1914 – 1995 (aged 80). Hideko Maehata was a Japanese swimmer.

was a Japanese breaststroke swimmer. She was the first Japanese and Asian woman to win a gold medal in the Olympics.

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Important facts

Born

20 May 1914, Hashimoto

Birth century

20th century

Died

24 February 1995

Occupation

Swimmer

Nationality

Japan, Empire of Japan

Education

Sugiyama Jogakuen University

Employers

Nagoya University

Awards

Medal with Purple Ribbon; Person of Cultural Merit; Silver Olympic Order; Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class

Also known as

Hideko Hyodo

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Hideko Maehata's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Hideko Maehata?

Japanese swimmer (1914–1995)

When was Hideko Maehata born?

Hideko Maehata was born on 20 May 1914 in Hashimoto.

When did Hideko Maehata die?

Hideko Maehata died on 24 February 1995.

What was Hideko Maehata's occupation?

Hideko Maehata was a swimmer.

What nationality was Hideko Maehata?

Hideko Maehata was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hideko Maehata

· Wikidata: Q271612

· DBpedia: Hideko Maehata

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