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Jiro Hosotani

b. 1950

Japanese weightlifter

Weightlifter
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About Jiro Hosotani

Born 1950. Jiro Hosotani is a weightlifter.

is a Japanese former weightlifter. He competed in the men's bantamweight event at the 1976 Summer Olympics.

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Important facts

Born
6 January 1950, Tokushima
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Weightlifter

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jiro Hosotani?

Japanese weightlifter

When was Jiro Hosotani born?

Jiro Hosotani was born on 6 January 1950 in Tokushima.

What is Jiro Hosotani's occupation?

Jiro Hosotani is a weightlifter.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jiro Hosotani

· Wikidata: Q27656443

· DBpedia: Jiro Hosotani

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