Masami Yoshida (javelin thrower)

Masami Yoshida (Japanese: 吉田 雅美; 14 June 1958 – 7 March 2000) was a javelin thrower from Japan, who represented his native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1984. He was born in Arida. He achieved his personal best (75.96 metres) on 25 August 1991 during the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. Yoshida committed suicide in Tokyo in 2000.[1]

Achievements
YearCompetitionVenuePositionNotes
Representing  Japan
1984 Olympic Games Los Angeles, United States 5th 81.98 m
1987 World Championships Rome, Italy 22nd 74.90 m
1988 Olympic Games Seoul, South Korea 21st 76.90 m
1990 Goodwill Games Seattle, United States 3rd 77.36 m
1991 World Championships Tokyo, Japan 22nd 75.96 m
1992 Olympic Games Barcelona, Spain 23rd 72.88 m

References
  1. "Masami Yoshida". Olympedia. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
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