Kinue Hitomi (人見 絹枝, Hitomi Kinue; January 1, 1907 – August 2, 1931) was a Japanese track and field athlete. She was the world record holder in several events in the 1920s – 1930s. Hitomi was also the first Japanese and Asian woman to win an Olympic medal. She was also the first woman to represent Japan at the Olympics.
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🎓 Japan Women's College of Physical Education🏫 Okayama Sozan High School📅 Born January 1🎂 Born 1907📍 From Okayama, Okayama Prefecture💼 Track and Field💼 Journalist
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