Masako Hozumi

Masako Hozumi (Japanese: 穂積 雅子; born 11 September 1986, in Fukushima) is a Japanese speed skater from Hokkaido. In 2009, she finished fourth overall at the 2009 Allround. She competed for Japan at the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics.[1]

Masako Hozumi at the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Medal record
Women's speed skating
Representing  Japan
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place2010 VancouverTeam pursuit
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place2009 VancouverTeam pursuit
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place2011 Astana/Almaty3000 m
Gold medal – first place2011 Astana/Almaty5000 m
Silver medal – second place2007 Changchun3000 m
Silver medal – second place2011 Astana/AlmatyMass start
Asian Championships
Gold medal – first place2009 TomakomaiAllround
Gold medal – first place2010 ObihiroAllround
Gold medal – first place2013 ChangchunAllround
Silver medal – second place2011 HarbinAllround

She is named after Masako Natsume, a famous Japanese actress.

References
  1. CTV Profile


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