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Keizo Yamada (山田 敬蔵, Yamada Keizō, January 30, 1927 – April 2, 2020)[1] was a long-distance runner from Japan, who won the 1956 edition of the Fukuoka Marathon, clocking 2:25:15 on December 9, 1956. He represented his native country at the 1952 Summer Olympics, finishing in 26th place (2:38:11) and won the 1953 Boston Marathon. He retired on July 18, 2009. He was born in Odate, Akita.

International competitions

Representing  Japan
Year Competition Venue Position Notes
1952 Olympic Games Helsinki, Finland 26th Marathon 2:38:11.2
1953 Boston Marathon Boston, United States 1st Marathon 2:18:51
1956 Fukuoka Marathon Fukuoka, Japan 1st Marathon 2:25:15

References

  1. ^ 山田敬蔵さんが92歳で死去…53年の米ボストン・マラソンで優勝. hochi.news. 2020-04-23. Retrieved 2020-04-23.


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