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Japanese swimmer (1916–1982) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Masaharu Taguchi (田口 正治, Taguchi Masaharu, January 9, 1916 – June 29, 1982) was a Japanese freestyle swimmer. At the 1936 Olympics, he won a gold medal in the 4 × 200 m relay, setting a new world record. In the individual 100 m race, he finished almost simultaneously with Masanori Yusa and Shigeo Arai and was placed fourth, although photographs suggest he was second.[1][2]
 Masanori Yusa and Masaharu Taguchi (right) at the 1936 Olympics | ||||||||||||
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| Born | January 9, 1916 Kyoto Prefecture, Japan | |||||||||||
| Died | June 29, 1982 (aged 66) | |||||||||||
| Alma mater | Rikkyo University | |||||||||||
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| Sport | Swimming | |||||||||||
Medal record
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Taguchi graduated from Rikkyo University, later worked at a Daimaru department store and coached swimming at a local Daimaru swimming club. He was recruited 1961 to prepare the national swimming team for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.[3]
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