Midori Ito nickname(s):
Midori Itō, 伊藤みどり, いとう みどり, Itō Midori, Jumping Flea
Midori Ito date of birth:
August 13, 1969
How old is Midori Ito?
56
Where was Midori Ito born?
Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
How tall is Midori Ito?
4' 9" (145 cm)
What is Midori Ito nationality?
Japanese
What is Midori Ito's occupation?
Figure Skater
Short Biography
Midori Ito or Midori Itō (伊藤みどり, Itō Midori, born August 13, 1969 in Nagoya) is a Japanese former figure skater. She is the 1989 World champion and the 1992 Olympic silver medalist. She is the first woman to land a triple/triple jump combination and a triple axel in competition. At the 1988 Calgary Olympics, she became the first woman to land seven triple jumps in a free program.