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Reizo Koike

1915 – 1998

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About Reizo Koike

Lived 1915 – 1998 (aged 82). Reizo Koike was a Japanese swimmer.

was a Japanese swimmer who specialized in the 200 m breaststroke.

Swimming career

As a swimmer Koike won a silver medal at the 1932 Olympics and a bronze medal at the 1936 Olympics in the 200m breaststroke, and set an unofficial world record in the 100 between these Olympics. During his career Koike won eight national titles.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Keio University
Awards
Silver Olympic Order; Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Reizo Koike's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Reizo Koike?

swimmer (1915-1998)

When was Reizo Koike born?

Reizo Koike was born on 12 December 1915 in Numazu.

When did Reizo Koike die?

Reizo Koike died on 3 August 1998.

What was Reizo Koike's occupation?

Reizo Koike was a swimmer.

What nationality was Reizo Koike?

Reizo Koike was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Reizo Koike

· Wikidata: Q2303930

· DBpedia: Reizo Koike

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