Hitomi, Kinue (1908–1931)
Hitomi, Kinue (1908–1931)
Japanese runner. Name variations: Kinuye. Born Jan 1, 1908, in Okayama, Japan; died of TB, Aug 2,1931, age 24.
Won a silver medal for 800 meters at Amsterdam Olympics (1928), the 1st woman allowed to join a Japanese Olympic contingent; won 2 gold medals, 1 silver, and 1 bronze, as well as 1 gold medal as all-around athlete at Women's Games at Prague (1930).
See also Women in World History.
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