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was a Japanese sprinter. She competed at the 1964 Olympics in the 80 m hurdles and 4 × 100 m relay events and finished fifth in the hurdles, setting her personal best at 10.7 seconds.
Yoda retired shortly after the 1964 Olympics. She committed
was a Japanese sprinter. She competed at the 1964 Olympics in the 80 m hurdles and 4 × 100 m relay events and finished fifth in the hurdles, setting her personal best at 10.7 seconds.
Yoda retired shortly after the 1964 Olympics. She committed suicide by hanging
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at the age of 45. She previously attempted suicide in 1960, after failing to qualify for the 1960 Olympics.
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