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Born | (1938-09-30)30 September 1938 Nagano, Japan |
Died | 14 October 1983(1983-10-14) (aged 45) Tokyo, Japan |
Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) |
Weight | 50 kg (110 lb) |
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Sport | Sprint running, hurdles |
Medal record |
Ikuko Yoda (依田 郁子, Yoda Ikuko, 30 September 1938 – 14 October 1983) was a Japanese sprinter. She competed at the 1964 Olympics in the 80 m hurdles and 4 × 100 m relay events and finished fifth in the hurdles, setting her personal best at 10.7 seconds.[1]
Yoda retired shortly after the 1964 Olympics. She committed suicide by hanging at the age of 45.[2] She previously attempted suicide in 1960, after failing to qualify for the 1960 Olympics.[3]
Asian Games champions in women's sprint hurdles | |
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1951–1966: 80 metres hurdles • 1970–present: 100 metres hurdles |
Japan Championships in Athletics women's 100 metres champions | |
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Japan Championships in Athletics women's 200 metres champions | |
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Japan Championships in Athletics women's sprint hurdles champions | |
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80 metres hurdles |
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100 metres hurdles |
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