About Shiro Hashizume
Lived 1928 – 2023 (aged 94). Shiro Hashizume was a Japanese swimmer.
Biography
Born in Wakayama, Japan, Hashizume took up swimming at school. He continued swimming at Nihon University, which he entered in 1946 and graduated in 1951 with a law degree. Between 1952 and 1955 he worked for an insurance company, and then ran a swimming club in Yokohama. In 1987 he was awarded the Order of the Purple Ribbon "Shiju Hosho", and in 1992 inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Shiro Hashizume?
Japanese swimmer (1928–2023)
When was Shiro Hashizume born?
Shiro Hashizume was born on 20 September 1928 in Wakayama.
When did Shiro Hashizume die?
Shiro Hashizume died on 9 March 2023 in Ota.
What was Shiro Hashizume's occupation?
Shiro Hashizume was a swimmer.
What nationality was Shiro Hashizume?
Shiro Hashizume was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shiro Hashizume. https://biography.guide/shiro-hashizume/
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