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Yoshiro Asakuma

1914 – 2008

Japanese high jumper

High jumper

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About Yoshiro Asakuma

Lived 1914 – 2008 (aged 94). Yoshiro Asakuma was a Japanese high jumper.

was a Japanese athlete. He competed in the men's high jump at the 1936 Summer Olympics.

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Important facts

Born

7 January 1914, Fuchū-shi

Birth century

20th century

Died

22 December 2008

Occupation

High jumper

Nationality

Japan, Empire of Japan

Education

Meiji University

Awards

Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class

Also known as

Yoshirō Asakuma

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Yoshiro Asakuma's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Yoshiro Asakuma?

Japanese high jumper

When was Yoshiro Asakuma born?

Yoshiro Asakuma was born on 7 January 1914 in Fuchū-shi.

When did Yoshiro Asakuma die?

Yoshiro Asakuma died on 22 December 2008.

What was Yoshiro Asakuma's occupation?

Yoshiro Asakuma was a high jumper.

What nationality was Yoshiro Asakuma?

Yoshiro Asakuma was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Yoshiro Asakuma

· Wikidata: Q46948593

· DBpedia: Yoshiro Asakuma

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