Mikio Oda
Athletics
Japan
| Full Name | Mikio Oda |
| Profession / Role | Decathlete |
| Date of Birth | 30 Mar, 1905 |
| Place of Birth | Kaita, Japan |
| Died | 02 Dec, 1998 |
Mikio Oda was born on 30th March 1905. He was a prominent athlete and the first Olympic gold medalist from Japan. He was also the first Olympic champion in an individual event, from Asia.
His Achievements:-
- Bagged two gold medals in the triple jump and Long jump and one bronze medal in High jump at the Far Eastern Championship Games, held in Osaka in 1923
- Won the gold medal in triple jump at the 1925 Far Eastern Championships games, held in Manila
- Roped in three gold medals in the Triple jump, long jump and decathlon at the 1927 Far Eastern Championship Games, held in Shanghai
- Bagged a gold medal at the 1928 Olympic Games, held in Amsterdam
- Captured a gold medal in triple jump and two silver medals in long jump and pole vault at the 1930 Far Eastern Championship Games, held in Tokyo, Japan
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