About Shōko Yoshimura
Born 1968. Shōko Yoshimura is a Japanese amateur wrestler.
is a retired Japanese Wrestler.
Biography Yoshimura aspired to be a professional wrestler when she was at Seijo Gakuen High School because she admired the Crush Gals (Chigusa Nagayo and Lioness Asuka). In 1986, She auditioned for Professional Wrestling, but was turned away because she was too short at 153 cm. At that time, she was invited by former world champion Tomiaki Fukuda, which led her to start Amateur Wrestling instead of professional wrestling. Among others, she has personally coached Yui Susaki since she was 13 years old, who won the gold medal in the 50kg weight class at the Tokyo Olympics.
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Who is Shōko Yoshimura?
Japanese amateur wrestler
When was Shōko Yoshimura born?
Shōko Yoshimura was born on 14 October 1968 in Kanagawa Prefecture.
What is Shōko Yoshimura's occupation?
Shōko Yoshimura is an amateur wrestler.
What nationality is Shōko Yoshimura?
Shōko Yoshimura is Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shōko Yoshimura. https://biography.guide/shoko-yoshimura/
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