About Norifumi Yamashita
Born 1962. Norifumi Yamashita is a Japanese athletics competitor.
(born 10 September 1962) is a retired Japanese triple jumper. He was the first Japanese to jump over 17 metres in the event. His personal best jump was 17.15 metres, achieved in June 1986 in Tokyo.
His children are also track and field athletes. His oldest son Kohei Yamashita is also triple jumper and competed at the 2016 Olympic Games. His second son Jun Yamashita is a sprinter and competed at the 2019 World Championships. His daughter Toko Yamashita is also triple jumper and finished seventh at the 2020 Japanese Championships.
Personal bests
Achievements
National titles Japanese Championships Triple jump: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1992, 1995, 1996
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Norifumi Yamashita?
Japanese triple jumper
When was Norifumi Yamashita born?
Norifumi Yamashita was born on 10 September 1962 in Mie Prefecture.
What is Norifumi Yamashita's occupation?
Norifumi Yamashita is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Norifumi Yamashita?
Norifumi Yamashita is Japanese.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Norifumi Yamashita
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