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Masahiro Higuchi

b. 1992

Japanese competition climber

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About Masahiro Higuchi

Born 1992. Masahiro Higuchi is a Japanese competition climber.

Masahiro Higuchi (樋口 純裕, Higuchi Masahiro, born September 30, 1992) is a Japanese rock climber specializing in competition lead climbing.

Higuchi began competing on the IFSC Climbing World Cup circuit in 2010. He made his first final at the 2015 Puurs Lead World Cup, placing 7th. In 2018, Higuchi made his first Lead World Cup podium, placing third at the World Cup in Kranj.

Higuchi won his First World Cup event in Lead at the Kranj World Cup in 2021.

In 2022, Higuchi won a silver medal at the Jakarta Lead World Cup.

Rankings World Cup Discipline 2010 2011 2012 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2021 2022 20232024 Lead 47 116 27 32 19 9 19 14 3 10 9 21

World Youth Championships Discipline 2007Youth B Lead 2

Japan Cup Discipline 20082009201020112012201320142015201720192020202120222023202420252026 Lead 7 2 6 2 1 9 3 1 4 24 7 2 31 6 2 5 16

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Important facts

Born
7 September 1992, Taku
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Competition climber
Nationality
Japan
Education
Waseda University

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Masahiro Higuchi?

Japanese competition climber

When was Masahiro Higuchi born?

Masahiro Higuchi was born on 7 September 1992 in Taku.

What is Masahiro Higuchi's occupation?

Masahiro Higuchi is a competition climber.

What nationality is Masahiro Higuchi?

Masahiro Higuchi is Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Masahiro Higuchi

· Wikidata: Q114708621

· DBpedia: Masahiro Higuchi

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