Nobutaka Taguchi
Japanese swimmer (born 1951) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nobutaka Taguchi (田口信教, Taguchi Nobutaka, born June 18, 1951) is a retired Japanese breaststroke swimmer. He competed in the 100 m and 200 m breaststroke and 4 × 100 m medley relay at the 1968, 1972 and 1976 Olympics and won two medals in 1972, a gold in the 100 m and a bronze in the 200 m events.[1] His breaststroke gold medal was the first for Japan since 1956. He won during the five-year era dominated by John Hencken and David Wilkie. He also earned the bronze medal in the 200 m breaststroke at the 1972 Olympics and in both breaststrokes at the 1975 World Championships. He ended his career after the 1976 Olympics.[2]
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Born | (1951-06-18) June 18, 1951 (age 73) Saijō, Ehime, Japan |
Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
Weight | 68 kg (150 lb) |
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Sport | Swimming |
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