Koji Murofushi
Koji Alexander Murofushi, OLY (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.
Koji Murofushi at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Nationality | Japanese | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | October 8, 1974 Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Employer | Mizuno Track Club | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 99 kg (218 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Athletics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event | Hammer throw | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Personal best | 84.86 m (2003) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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