Koji Murofushi
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Koji Alexander Murofushi, OLY[2] (広治アレクサンダー室伏, Kōji Arekusandā Murofushi, born October 8, 1974) is a former Japanese hammer thrower and sports scientist. He has been among the world elite since the 2001 World Championships, where he won the silver medal. He was the 2004 Olympic champion. In 2011, he was crowned world champion.
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Nationality | Japanese |
Born | (1974-10-08) October 8, 1974 (age 49) Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan |
Employer | Mizuno Track Club |
Height | 187 cm (6 ft 2 in)[1] |
Weight | 99 kg (218 lb) |
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Country | Japan |
Sport | Athletics |
Event | Hammer throw |
Achievements and titles | |
Personal best | 84.86 m (2003) |
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