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Yoshito Shintani

b. 1981

Olympic weightlifter

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About Yoshito Shintani

Born 1981. Yoshito Shintani is a Japanese weightlifter.

is a Japanese weightlifter. Shintani represented Japan at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, where he competed for the men's lightweight category (69 kg). Shintani placed tenth in this event, as he successfully lifted 135 kg in the single-motion snatch, and hoisted 175 kg in the two-part, shoulder-to-overhead clean and jerk, for a total of 310 kg.

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Education
Osaka University of Commerce

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Yoshito Shintani?

Olympic weightlifter

When was Yoshito Shintani born?

Yoshito Shintani was born on 7 December 1981 in Fukui Prefecture.

What is Yoshito Shintani's occupation?

Yoshito Shintani is a weightlifter.

What nationality is Yoshito Shintani?

Yoshito Shintani is Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Yoshito Shintani

· Wikidata: Q8056306

· DBpedia: Yoshito Shintani

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