About Shigeo Sugiura
Lived 1917 – 1988 (aged 70). Shigeo Sugiura was a Japanese swimmer.
was a Japanese freestyle swimmer. At the 1936 Olympics he won a gold medal in the 4 × 200 m freestyle relay, setting a new world record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Shigeo Sugiura?
Japanese swimmer (1917-1988)
When was Shigeo Sugiura born?
Shigeo Sugiura was born on 10 May 1917 in Hamamatsu.
When did Shigeo Sugiura die?
Shigeo Sugiura died on 10 April 1988.
What was Shigeo Sugiura's occupation?
Shigeo Sugiura was a swimmer.
What nationality was Shigeo Sugiura?
Shigeo Sugiura was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shigeo Sugiura. https://biography.guide/shigeo-sugiura/
MLA: "Shigeo Sugiura." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/shigeo-sugiura/.
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