About Toshio Irie
Lived 1911 – 1974 (aged 62). Toshio Irie was a Japanese swimmer.
was a Japanese swimmer.
Irie was born in Takatsuki, Osaka, and graduated from the Engineering Department of Waseda University. He finished fourth in the 100 m backstroke at the 1928 Summer Olympics. Later that year, on October 14, 1928, he set a new world record in the 200 m at 2 minutes 37.8 seconds. At the 1932 Summer Olympics, Irie won the silver medal in the 100 m backstroke, with teammates Masaji Kiyokawa and Kentaro Kawatsu taking the gold and bronze.
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Who was Toshio Irie?
Japanese swimmer (1911–1974)
When was Toshio Irie born?
Toshio Irie was born on 5 November 1911 in Takatsuki.
When did Toshio Irie die?
Toshio Irie died on 8 May 1974 in Takatsuki.
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Toshio Irie was a swimmer.
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Toshio Irie was Japanese.
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