Kazuo Kimura (木村 一夫, Kimura Kazuo); born 28 June 1909)[2] was a Japanese high jumper who won silver medals at the 1927, 1930 and 1934 Far Eastern Championship Games, losing to Simeon Toribio on all occasions. He placed sixth at the 1928 and 1932 Summer Olympics.[1]

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Kazuo Kimura
Kimura at the 1932 Olympics
Personal information
Born28 June 1909
Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
Sport
SportAthletics
EventHigh jump
Achievements and titles
Personal best1.96 m (1930)[1]
Medal record
Representing  Japan
Far Eastern Championship Games
Silver medal – second place1927 ShanghaiHigh jump
Silver medal – second place1930 TokyoHigh jump
Silver medal – second place1934 ManilaHigh jump
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