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Toyoko Yoshino

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Toyoko Yoshino
Personal information
NationalityJapanese
Born(1920-04-23)23 April 1920
Abashiri, Hokkaido, Japan
Died24 January 2015(2015-01-24) (aged 94)
Kawaguchi, Saitama, Japan
Sport
SportAthletics
EventDiscus throw

Toyoko Yoshino (吉野トヨ子, Yoshino Toyoko, 23 April 1920 – 24 January 2015) was a Japanese discus thrower. She competed at the 1952, placing fourth, and the 1956 Summer Olympics.[1]

From 1949 until 1956 she became Japanese champion eight times in a row.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Toyoko Yoshino Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
  2. ^ JAAF: 過去の優勝者・記録 - 女子円盤投
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