Kinue Hitomi ( 人 見 絹 枝 Hitomi Kinue , January 1, 1907 - August 2, 1931 ) - Japanese athlete, Olympic medalist, former world record holder in long jump .
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Biography
Born in 1907 in the territory that is now part of Okayama . In 1923-1926 she took part in a number of major competitions, setting several unofficial world records in various types of athletics. Participant in the Second in Gothenburg (1926, Sweden ), where she won gold medals in long jump (setting a world record) and jumps, silver medal in discus throw, bronze medal in 100 yards, and Certificate of Merit for the most points.
In 1928, Kinue Hitomi took part in the Olympic Games in Amsterdam , becoming the only woman in the Japanese team. She competed in the 100m race, discus throw and high jump, but was eliminated in the semifinals. Then, for the first time in her life, she decided to try herself at a distance of 800 m and, registering for participation at the last moment, managed to win a silver medal.
In 1930, Kinue Hitomi took part in the Third World Women's Games in Prague ( Czechoslovakia ), where she won a gold medal in long jumps, a silver medal in a triathlon and a bronze medal in javelin throwing. At the Games, she performed unhealthy, and the subsequent trip of the Japanese team in Warsaw , Berlin , Brussels , Paris and London undermined her health. Upon returning to Japan, without any respite, she immediately had to take part in a large number of events, and on March 25, 1931 she was hospitalized, and on August 2 died of pneumonia.