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Hiroshi Tanaka

b. 1972

Japanese figure skater and coach

Figure skater Ice dancer Assistant technical specialist
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About Hiroshi Tanaka

Born 1972. Hiroshi Tanaka is a Japanese figure skater, ice dancer, assistant technical specialist and technical specialist.

is a Japanese figure skating coach and former competitor. He competed in Ice Dancing with Aya Kawai and Kayo Shirahata. Tanaka and Kawai placed 23rd in the 1998 Winter Olympic Games. They were two-time Japanese national champions.

Results GP: Champions Series / Grand Prix

With Kawai International Event 95–96 96–97 97–98 Winter Olympics 23rd World Championships 26th 22nd 28th Nations Cup 12th 10th NHK Trophy 8th 10th 10th Trophée Lalique 12th Asian Winter Games 2nd NHK Trophy 9th National Japan Championships 2nd 2nd 1st 1st

With Shirahata International Event 89–90 90–91 91–92 92–93 World Championships 25th NHK Trophy 10th National Japan Championships 3rd 3rd 3rd 1st

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Important facts

Born
29 May 1972, Tokyo
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Figure skater, ice dancer, assistant technical specialist, technical specialist
Nationality
Japan
Education
Toyo University

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Hiroshi Tanaka?

Japanese figure skater and coach

When was Hiroshi Tanaka born?

Hiroshi Tanaka was born on 29 May 1972 in Tokyo.

What is Hiroshi Tanaka's occupation?

Hiroshi Tanaka is a figure skater, ice dancer, assistant technical specialist and technical specialist.

What nationality is Hiroshi Tanaka?

Hiroshi Tanaka is Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hiroshi Tanaka

· Wikidata: Q5771108

· DBpedia: Hiroshi Tanaka (figure skater)

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