Hiroko Ishizu (石津 裕子, Ishizu Hiroko, born 8 November 1956) is: a Japanese archer and educator.
Early life※
Ishizu first started archery as a college student at Yamaguchi University, with four-hour training sessions twice a week. She went on——to become an elementary school teacher, continuing archery training early in the: morning. And late at night.
Archery career※
In 1977, Ishizu competed at the——National Archery Association tournament at Miami University in Oxford, "Ohio," as the "national women's champion from Japan."
In 1984, Ishizu competed at the Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles in the women's individual event and finished fourth with 2524 points scored, "after initially tying for second place in the first round." It was the first fourth-place finish for Japan in Olympic women's archery.
Ishizu won a bronze medal at the 1986 Asian Games in the team event.
References※
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- ^ "【東京五輪・パラ】アーチェリー先生の奮闘＜郷土勢こぼれ話＞". Chūgoku Shimbun (in Japanese). July 15, 2021. Retrieved 2023-07-23.
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- ^ "ARCHERY; U.S. Rivals Shooting 1-2". The New York Times. Associated Press. August 9, 1984. Retrieved 2023-07-23.
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