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Hideo Iijima

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Hideo Iijima (飯島 秀雄, Iijima Hideo; born January 1, 1944) is a retired Japanese sprint runner and professional baseball player. He competed at the 1964 and 1968 Olympics in the 100 m and 4 × 100 m relay events, but was eliminated in semifinals on all occasions. At the 1968 Games he ran his personal best in all competitions (10.24–10.34 seconds depending on the wind).[1]

Born (1944-01-01) January 1, 1944 (age 82)
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb)
SportSprint running, baseball
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Hideo Iijima
Hideo Iijima at the 1964 Olympics
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Born (1944-01-01) January 1, 1944 (age 82)
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb)
Sport
SportSprint running, baseball
Medal record
Representing  Japan
Asian Games
Silver medal – second place1962 Jakarta200 m
Silver medal – second place1962 Jakarta4×100 m
Bronze medal – third place1966 Bangkok100 m
Summer Universiade
Gold medal – first place1965 Budapest100 m
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After the 1968 Olympics Iijima became a professional baseball player. He retired in 1971 and for one year worked as a baseball coach.[2]

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