Toyoko Yoshino
Japanese discus thrower, shot putter and javelin thrower
About Toyoko Yoshino
Lived 1920 – 2015 (aged 94). Toyoko Yoshino was a Japanese discus thrower, shot putter and javelin thrower.
was a Japanese discus thrower. She competed at the 1952, placing fourth, and the 1956 Summer Olympics.
From 1949 until 1956 she became Japanese champion eight times in a row.
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Who was Toyoko Yoshino?
Japanese discus thrower, shot putter and javelin thrower
When was Toyoko Yoshino born?
Toyoko Yoshino was born on 12 February 1920 in Abashiri.
When did Toyoko Yoshino die?
Toyoko Yoshino died on 24 January 2015 in Kawaguchi.
What was Toyoko Yoshino's occupation?
Toyoko Yoshino was a discus thrower, shot putter and javelin thrower.
What nationality was Toyoko Yoshino?
Toyoko Yoshino was Japanese.
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