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Miho Yamada (gymnast)

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Miho Yamada (Japanese: 山田 海蜂, born June 21, 1973, Chofu, Tokyo) is a retired Japanese rhythmic gymnast.

Born (1973-06-21) June 21, 1973 (age 53)
Chofu, Tokyo, Japan
Height164 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Country represented
 Japan
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Miho Yamada
Born (1973-06-21) June 21, 1973 (age 53)
Chofu, Tokyo, Japan
Height164 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Gymnastics career
DisciplineRhythmic gymnastics
Country represented
 Japan
ClubJusco Co. Ltd.
Medal record
Rhythmic gymnastics
Representing  Japan
Four Continents Championships
Gold medal – first place1994 SeoulAll-around
Asian Games
Bronze medal – third place1994 HiroshimaAll-Around
Asian Championships
Gold medal – first place1996 ChangshaTeam
Silver medal – second place1996 ChangshaAll-around
Silver medal – second place1996 ChangshaRope
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She competed for Japan in the individual rhythmic gymnastics all-around competition at two Olympic Games: in 1992 in Barcelona and in 1996 in Atlanta. In 1992 was 18th in the qualification round and didn't advance to the final. In 1996 she again was 18th in the qualification round and advanced to the semifinal. In the semifinal she placed 20th of 20, not advancing to the final.[1]

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