Chiharu Icho
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is a
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Japan
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ese wrestler who competed in the 48 kg weight class
Wrestling weight classes
-For men's freestyle and Greco-Roman:Currently, men's freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling is divided into four main age categories internationally: schoolboys, cadets, juniors, and seniors....

 at the 2004
Wrestling at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Women's Freestyle 48 kg
The Women's Freestyle 48 kg at the 2004 Summer Olympics as part of the wrestling program were held at the Ano Liossia Olympic Hall, August 22 to August 23.-Medalists:- Tournament results :...

 and 2008 Summer Olympics, wining the silver medal
Silver medal
A silver medal is a medal awarded to the second place finisher of contests such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and contests with similar formats....

 at both Games.

Her younger sister Kaori
Kaori Icho
Kaori Icho is a Japanese freestyle wrestler. She is a seven time world champion and two time Olympic champion, winning gold in 2004 and 2008. Chiharu Icho is Kaori's elder sister.-External links:...

 is also a wrestler who competed in the 63 kg weight class at the 2004
Wrestling at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Women's Freestyle 63 kg
The Women's Freestyle 63 kg at the 2004 Summer Olympics as part of the wrestling program were held at the Ano Liossia Olympic Hall, August 22 to August 23.-Medalists:- Tournament results :...

 and 2008 Summer Olympics, winning the gold medal
Gold medal
A gold medal is typically the medal awarded for highest achievement in a non-military field. Its name derives from the use of at least a fraction of gold in form of plating or alloying in its manufacture...

on both occasions.

Chiharu has won the Asian championship twice and the world championships three times.
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