Yuka Sato (javelin thrower)

Yuka Sato (佐藤 友佳, Sato Yuka, born 21 July 1992) is a Japanese athlete specialising in the javelin throw.[2] She represented her country at the 2019 World Championships without qualifying for the final. Earlier in her career she won a bronze medal at the 2011 Asian Championships.

Yuka Sato
Personal information
Born (1992-07-21) 21 July 1992
Osaka Prefecture, Japan[1]
EducationHigashiosaka College
Height1.62 m (5 ft 4 in)
Weight55 kg (121 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Javelin throw

Her personal best in the event is 62.88 metres set in Fukuoka in 2019.

International competitions

Representing  Japan
YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventNotes
2009 World Youth Championships Brixen, Italy 9th Javelin throw 48.14 m
2010 Asian Junior Championships Hanoi, Vietnam 3rd Javelin throw 48.46 m
2011 Asian Championships Kobe, Japan 3rd Javelin throw 54.16 m
2019 World Championships Doha, Qatar 29th (q) Javelin throw 55.03 m

References

  1. "JAAF profile" (in Japanese). Retrieved 30 September 2019.
  2. Yuka Sato at World Athletics
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