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Hiroyuki Yamamoto

b. 1966

Japanese wheelchair racer

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About Hiroyuki Yamamoto

Born 1966. Hiroyuki Yamamoto is a Japanese athletics competitor.

is a Japanese wheelchair athlete.

Career Hokinoue's career began at the age of 30, ten years after he sustained a spinal cord injury in a motorcycle accident.

His first major championship marathon was at the 2008 Summer Paralympics, where he placed 6th with a time of 1:23:22. Yamamoto's nickname is "Hiro-san".

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Hiroyuki Yamamoto?

Japanese wheelchair racer

When was Hiroyuki Yamamoto born?

Hiroyuki Yamamoto was born on 31 May 1966 in Kitakyūshū.

What is Hiroyuki Yamamoto's occupation?

Hiroyuki Yamamoto is an athletics competitor.

What nationality is Hiroyuki Yamamoto?

Hiroyuki Yamamoto is Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hiroyuki Yamamoto

· Wikidata: Q11469181

· DBpedia: Hiroyuki Yamamoto (wheelchair racer)

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