is a Japanese former
speed skater
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who competed in the
1952
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and
1956 Winter Olympics
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.
He was born in
Nagano Prefecture
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.
In 1952 he finished tenth in the
5000 metres competition and 14th in the
10000 metres event.
Four years later he finished 23rd in the
10000 metres contest, 27th in the
5000 metres competition, and 39th in the
1500 metres event at the 1956 Games.
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1933 births
Japanese male speed skaters
Speed skaters at the 1952 Winter Olympics
Speed skaters at the 1956 Winter Olympics
Olympic speed skaters for Japan
Waseda University alumni
Sportspeople from Nagano Prefecture
Living people
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