About Masaru Yamada
Born 1994. Masaru Yamada is a Japanese fencer.
Masaru Yamada (山田優, Yamada Masaru, born 14 June 1994) is a Japanese right-handed épée fencer, 2016 team Asian champion, 2019 individual Asian champion, and 2021 team Olympic champion.
Along with Koki Kano, Kazuyasu Minobe, and Satoru Uyama, Yamada was a member of the Japanese team that won gold in the team men's épée event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. It was Japan's first team Olympic gold medal in fencing.
Medal record
Olympic Games
World Championship
Asian Championship
Grand Prix
World Cup
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Who is Masaru Yamada?
Japanese fencer
When was Masaru Yamada born?
Masaru Yamada was born on 14 June 1994 in Toba.
What is Masaru Yamada's occupation?
Masaru Yamada is a fencer.
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Masaru Yamada is Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Masaru Yamada. https://biography.guide/masaru-yamada/
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Chicago: "Masaru Yamada." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/masaru-yamada/.
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