Takanori Yoshioka date of birth:
June 20, 1909
How old was Takanori Yoshioka when died?
74
Where was Takanori Yoshioka born?
Shimane Prefecture, Japan
When did Takanori Yoshioka die?
May 5, 1984
Where did Takanori Yoshioka die?
Fuchu, Tokyo, Japan
How tall is Takanori Yoshioka?
5' 5" (165 cm)
Takanori Yoshioka body shape:
Athletic
What color are Takanori Yoshioka's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Takanori Yoshioka's hair?
Black
Is Takanori Yoshioka gay or straight?
Straight
What is Takanori Yoshioka's ethnicity?
Asian
What is Takanori Yoshioka nationality?
Japanese
What is Takanori Yoshioka's occupation?
Track and Field Athlete
Short Biography
Takayoshi Yoshioka (吉岡 隆徳, Yoshioka Takayoshi, June 20, 1909 – May 5, 1984) was a Japanese sprinter who in 1935 jointly held the 100 m world record at 10.3 seconds. Four other men had clocked 10.3 s in 1935 or earlier, and Takayoshi was the only Asian person among them. He competed in various sprint events at the 1932 and 1936 Olympics and finished sixth in the 100 m in 1932. In retirement Yoshioka worked as an athletics coach.