Bunkichi Sawada

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Bunkichi Sawada
Don Laz and Bunkichi Sawada 1952.jpg
Don Laz and Bunkichi Sawada (right) at the 1952 Olympics
Personal information
Born18 July 1920
Gifu, Japan
Died12 May 2006 (aged 85)
Gifu, Japan
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Pole vault
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)4.30 m (1942)[1]

Bunkichi Sawada (沢田 文吉, Sawada Bunkichi, 18 July 1920 – 12 May 2006) was a Japanese pole vaulter who won gold medals at the 1951 and 1954 Asian Games. He placed sixth at the 1952 Summer Olympics, where he served as the flag bearer for Japan.[1][2]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "Bunkichi Sawada". sports-reference. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020. Retrieved May 19, 2012.
  2. ^ Japan. sports-reference.com
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