Chūhei Nambu
Japanese jumper and Olympic champion
Born
May 24th, 1904
121 years ago
Died
July 23rd, 1997
28 years ago — 93 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Japan
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Competed in athletics, specializing in triple jump. Achieved significant success in the 1920s, winning the gold medal at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics. Set multiple world records in the triple jump, contributing to the evolution of the sport. In addition to athletics, pursued a career in journalism, writing extensively on various topics.
Won gold medal in triple jump at the 1928 Olympics
Set multiple world records in triple jump
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