is a former
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from
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. He enjoyed his best season in
1995
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when he finished the season in fourth place in the 125cc world championship.
Akira Saito career statistics at MotoGP.com
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1963 births
Sportspeople from Aichi Prefecture
Japanese motorcycle racers
125cc World Championship riders
Living people
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