About Shozo Makino
Lived 1915 – 1987 (aged 71). Shozo Makino was a Japanese swimmer.
was a Japanese Olympic swimmer. He won a silver medal for the Men's 1500 meter freestyle event in the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, and a bronze medal for the Men's 400 meter freestyle event in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin.
Makino was born in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, and was a graduate of Waseda University. On August 30, 1931, while still a middle school student, he set a new world record for the Men's 800-meter freestyle with a time of 10 minutes 16.6 seconds.
Competitive highlights 1932 Olympics 1500 m freestyle - 19:14.1 1936 Olympics 400 m freestyle - 4:48.1
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Shozo Makino?
swimmer (1915–1987)
When was Shozo Makino born?
Shozo Makino was born on 15 May 1915 in Shizuoka Prefecture.
When did Shozo Makino die?
Shozo Makino died on 12 February 1987.
What was Shozo Makino's occupation?
Shozo Makino was a swimmer.
What nationality was Shozo Makino?
Shozo Makino was Japanese.
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