About Mio Yamanaka
Born 1995. Mio Yamanaka is a Japanese rugby sevens player.
is a Japanese rugby union and sevens player. She competed at the 2016 and 2020 Summer Olympics.
Rugby career
Sevens Yamanaka made her sevens debut at the 2016 São Paulo Women's Sevens. She was named in Japan's women's sevens team to the 2016 Summer Olympics.
In 2017, she captained the Sakura sevens side when they launched the inaugural Japan Women's Sevens in Kitakyushu. In 2021, she competed for Japan at the delayed 2020 Summer Olympics.
XVs Yamanaka was sin binned in Japan's repechage match against Hong Kong, it was the final qualifier for the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup. She signed with the Western Force for the 2025 Super Rugby Women's season.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Mio Yamanaka?
Japanese rugby player
When was Mio Yamanaka born?
Mio Yamanaka was born on 27 October 1995.
What is Mio Yamanaka's occupation?
Mio Yamanaka is a rugby sevens player.
What nationality is Mio Yamanaka?
Mio Yamanaka is Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mio Yamanaka. https://biography.guide/mio-yamanaka/
MLA: "Mio Yamanaka." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mio-yamanaka/.
Chicago: "Mio Yamanaka." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mio-yamanaka/.
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