Hiroyasu Shimizu date of birth:
February 27, 1974
How old is Hiroyasu Shimizu?
50
Where was Hiroyasu Shimizu born?
Obihiro, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan
How tall is Hiroyasu Shimizu?
5' 3½" (161 cm)
Hiroyasu Shimizu body shape:
Athletic
What color are Hiroyasu Shimizu's eyes?
Black
What color is Hiroyasu Shimizu's hair?
Black
Is Hiroyasu Shimizu gay or straight?
Straight
What is Hiroyasu Shimizu's ethnicity?
Asian
What is Hiroyasu Shimizu nationality?
Japanese
What is Hiroyasu Shimizu's occupation?
Skater
Short Biography
Hiroyasu Shimizu (清水宏保 in Japanese, born 27 February 1974 in Obihiro, Hokkaidō, Japan) is a Japanese speed skater. He has an Olympic gold medal from 1998 in the 500 m and his win made him a hero in his home country. He currently holds the world record for the 100 m speed skating event in 9.43 seconds. He formerly held the 500 m record (34.32) but was later beaten by fellow Japanese skater Joji Kato.