| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1980-05-01) May 1, 1980 (age 44) |
| Height | 1.55 m (5 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | 56 kg (123 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Japan |
| Sport | Weightlifting |
Masaharu Yamada (山田 政晴, Yamada Masaharu, born May 1, 1980 in Gunma) is a Japanese weightlifter.
He competed in Weightlifting at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the 56 kg division finishing ninth, with a new personal best of 259 kg. He beat his previous best by 6 kg.
He is 5 ft 1 inches tall and weighs 130 lb.
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