About Masaru Furukawa
Lived 1936 – 1993 (aged 57). Masaru Furukawa was a Japanese swimmer.
was a Japanese swimmer and Olympic champion. He competed at the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne, where he received a gold medal in the 200 m breaststroke.
World records Furukawa improved the world record of 200 metres breaststroke (long course) four times in 1954 and 1955, and his last record lasted until 1958.
Awards Furukawa was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 1981.
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Who was Masaru Furukawa?
swimmer (1936–1993)
When was Masaru Furukawa born?
Masaru Furukawa was born on 6 January 1936 in Hashimoto.
When did Masaru Furukawa die?
Masaru Furukawa died on 21 November 1993.
What was Masaru Furukawa's occupation?
Masaru Furukawa was a swimmer.
What nationality was Masaru Furukawa?
Masaru Furukawa was Japanese.
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