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Kenzo Yashima

1902 – 1979

Long-distance runner

Marathon runner

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About Kenzo Yashima

Lived 1902 – 1979 (aged 77). Kenzo Yashima was a Japanese marathon runner.

was a Japanese long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon at the 1920 Summer Olympics.

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Important facts

Born

6 April 1902

Birth century

20th century

Died

17 October 1979

Occupation

Marathon runner

Nationality

Japan, Empire of Japan

Education

Meiji University

Also known as

Yashima Kenzo

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Kenzo Yashima's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Kenzo Yashima?

long-distance runner

When was Kenzo Yashima born?

Kenzo Yashima was born on 6 April 1902.

When did Kenzo Yashima die?

Kenzo Yashima died on 17 October 1979.

What was Kenzo Yashima's occupation?

Kenzo Yashima was a marathon runner.

What nationality was Kenzo Yashima?

Kenzo Yashima was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kenzo Yashima

· Wikidata: Q6392989

· DBpedia: Kenzo Yashima

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