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Japanese diver (1933–2021)

Ryo Mabuchi
Personal information
Born(1933-03-12)March 12, 1933
Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
DiedNovember 22, 2021(2021-11-22) (aged 88)
Height167 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Weight60 kg (132 lb)
Sport
SportDiving
Medal record
Representing  Japan
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 1958 Tokyo 10 m platform

Ryo Mabuchi (馬淵 良, 12 March 1933 – 22 November 2021) was a Japanese diver who won the 10 platform event at the 1958 Asian Games. Together with his wife Kanoko Tsutani-Mabuchi, he competed in the springboard and platform at the 1956 and 1960 Summer Olympics and placed 12th–18th. His daughter Yoshino Mabuchi also became an Olympic diver.

Mabuchi died of emphysema on 22 November 2021, at the age of 88.

References

  1. Ryo Mabuchi. sports-reference.com
  2. 馬淵良さん死去 元飛び込み五輪代表 (in Japanese)
Asian Games Champions in Diving – Men's 10 m Platform


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