Mari Motohashi
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Japanese people
The are an ethnic group originating in the Japanese archipelago and are the predominant ethnic group of Japan. Worldwide, approximately 130 million people are of Japanese descent; of these, approximately 127 million are residents of Japan. People of Japanese ancestry who live in other countries...
curler
Curling
Curling is a sport in which players slide stones across a sheet of ice towards a target area. It is related to bowls, boule and shuffleboard. Two teams, each of four players, take turns sliding heavy, polished granite stones, also called "rocks", across the ice curling sheet towards the house, a...
, born June 10, 1986 in Tokoro District
Tokoro District, Hokkaido
is a district located in Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.As of 2005, the district has an estimated population of 16,291 and a population density of 15 persons per km²...
, Abashiri Subprefecture
Abashiri Subprefecture
is a subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan. It was renamed from the earlier Abashiri Subprefecture on April 1, 2010. Abashiri Subprefecture was established in 1897.-Naming:Abashiri Prefecture was named after the subprefectural office in Abashiri...
, Hokkaidō
Hokkaido
, formerly known as Ezo, Yezo, Yeso, or Yesso, is Japan's second largest island; it is also the largest and northernmost of Japan's 47 prefectural-level subdivisions. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu, although the two islands are connected by the underwater railway Seikan Tunnel...
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History
Motohashi was a member of Team AomoriTeam Aomori
Team Aomori , also called the Curling Musume is the women's curling team of Aomori, Japan. The Team is Japanese Champions 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. It was selected to represent Japan at the 2006 Winter Olympics and the 2010 Winter Olympics.-References:* *...
which was selected to represent Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
at the 2006 Winter Olympics
2006 Winter Olympics
The 2006 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XX Olympic Winter Games, was a winter multi-sport event which was celebrated in Turin, Italy from February 10, 2006, through February 26, 2006. This marked the second time Italy hosted the Olympic Winter Games, the first being the VII Olympic Winter...
http://wcc2007-aomori.jp/english/aomori/curling.html. At the 2006 Games she threw Second under skip Ayumi Onodera
Ayumi Onodera
is a Japanese curler, born November 25, 1978 in Tokoro District, Abashiri Subprefecture, Hokkaidō.- History :Onodera is a member of Team Aomori which was selected to represent Japan at the 2006 Winter Olympics...
. She also competed with Team Aomori
Team Aomori
Team Aomori , also called the Curling Musume is the women's curling team of Aomori, Japan. The Team is Japanese Champions 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. It was selected to represent Japan at the 2006 Winter Olympics and the 2010 Winter Olympics.-References:* *...
at the 2010 Winter Olympics
2010 Winter Olympics
The 2010 Winter Olympics, officially the XXI Olympic Winter Games or the 21st Winter Olympics, were a major international multi-sport event held from February 12–28, 2010, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with some events held in the suburbs of Richmond, West Vancouver and the University...
under skip Moe Meguro
Moe Meguro
is a Japanese curler, born November 20, 1984 in Sorachi District, Hokkaidō.- History :Moe Meguro won her first medal at the international level at the 2004 Pacific Curling Championships winning the gold medal. She played lead under skip Yumie Hayashi....
. She is currently the Skip
Skip (curling)
The skip, in conjunction with the team, determines strategy. Based on the strategy, the skip holds the broom indicating where the player throwing must aim . When it is the skip's turn to throw, the vice-skip holds the broom...
and Captain of LocoSolare, the team she formed with members from her hometown, Tokoro District.
Mari Motohashi was the alternate of the Japanese Team who won the 2003 and 2004 Pacific Curling Championships
Pacific Curling Championships
The Pacific-Asia Curling Championships are an annual curling tournament, held every year in November or December. The top team receives a berth to the World Curling Championships, while the second-placed team also receives a berth if the championships are held in the Americas or in Europe...
. She entered the Pacific Curling Championships
Pacific Curling Championships
The Pacific-Asia Curling Championships are an annual curling tournament, held every year in November or December. The top team receives a berth to the World Curling Championships, while the second-placed team also receives a berth if the championships are held in the Americas or in Europe...
several times again for Japan with Team Aomori
Team Aomori
Team Aomori , also called the Curling Musume is the women's curling team of Aomori, Japan. The Team is Japanese Champions 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. It was selected to represent Japan at the 2006 Winter Olympics and the 2010 Winter Olympics.-References:* *...
winning the silver medal in 2007
2007 Pacific Curling Championships
The 2007 Pacific Curling Championships were held at the C.S.O. Curling Club in Huairou, Beijing, China; from 19th to the 24th of November. The top 2 teams in each gender qualified for the World Curling Championships.-Final Round Robin Standings:-Playoffs:...
and 2009
2009 Pacific Curling Championships
The 2009 Pacific Curling Championships were held Nov. 12-17 at the SCAP Karuizawa Arena in Karuizawa, Japan. The top two teams from the women's and the men's tournaments will qualify for the 2010 World Curling Championships.-Teams:-Standings:...
and the bronze in 2008
2008 Pacific Curling Championships
The 2008 Pacific Curling Championships took place in Naseby, New Zealand from 2-9 November 2008. The top two finishers of the men's event will compete in the 2009 Ford World Men's Curling Championship, while women's winner China and host country South Korea competed in the 2009 World Women's...
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She also represented her country in the World Women's Curling Championship of 2005 (finishing 9th), 2007 (8th), 2008 (4th) and 2010 (11t). http://www.worldcurling.org/Curlhome/Statistics/tournament.asp?tid=241&details=yes and the World Junior Women's Curling Championship 2002 http://www.worldcurlingfederation.org/Curlhome/Results/2001-2002/WJCC/wstats02.html.
She graduated from Aomori Akenohoshi Junior College
Aomori Akenohoshi Junior College
is a 2-year private women's junior college in Aomori, Japan. The university was established in 1963, and is descended from an art school established in 1937...
, studies at Nippon Sport Science University
Nippon Sport Science University
is a private university with campuses in Setagaya, Tokyo and Aoba-ku, Yokohama. The precursor of the school was founded 1893, and it was chartered as a university in 1949...
, and is sponsored by NTT Learning Systems.
Her nickname is 'Marilyn' named after her first name.
Teammates
2010 Vancouver Olympic GamesCurling at the 2010 Winter Olympics
The curling competition of the 2010 Olympics was held at Vancouver Olympic/Paralympic Centre in Vancouver. It is the fifth time that curling was on the Olympic program, after having been staged in 1924, 1998, 2002 and 2006...
- Moe MeguroMoe Megurois a Japanese curler, born November 20, 1984 in Sorachi District, Hokkaidō.- History :Moe Meguro won her first medal at the international level at the 2004 Pacific Curling Championships winning the gold medal. She played lead under skip Yumie Hayashi....
, Skip - Anna OhmiyaAnna Ohmiyais a Japanese curler, born October 12, 1989 in Tokoro District, Hokkaidō, Japan.Member of Team Aomori, Ohmiya competed at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada for Team Japan...
, Third - Kotomi IshizakiKotomi Ishizakiis a curler from Japan.Kotomi Ishizaki currently throws Lead stones for skip Moe Meguro.She made her World Championship debut at the 2003 Winnipeg World Championships playing lead for Shinobu Aota's team from Japan...
, Lead - Mayo YamauraMayo Yamaurais a curler from Aomori, Japan.Mayo Yamaura made her debut at a major curling competition at the 2008 World Championships in Vernon, Canada. She threw second stones...
, Alternate
2006 Torino Olympic Games
Curling at the 2006 Winter Olympics
Curling at the 2006 Winter Olympics was held in the town of Pinerolo, Italy from February 13 to February 24. It proved to be the sleeper hit in terms of television ratings in Italy. According to a CBC feature, curling at the 2006 Winter Games drew 5 million viewers, eclipsing ice hockey and figure...
- Ayumi OnoderaAyumi Onoderais a Japanese curler, born November 25, 1978 in Tokoro District, Abashiri Subprefecture, Hokkaidō.- History :Onodera is a member of Team Aomori which was selected to represent Japan at the 2006 Winter Olympics...
, Skip - Yumie HayashiYumie Hayashiis a Japanese curler, born April 5, 1978 in Sorachi District, Hokkaidō.- History :Hayashi is a member of Team Aomori which was selected to represent Japan at the 2006 Winter Olympics . At the Games she threw third under skip Ayumi Onodera.- References :...
, Third - Moe Meguro, Lead
- Sakurako TeradaSakurako Teradais a Japanese curler, born May 17, 1984 in Sorachi District, Hokkaidō.- History :Terada is a member of Team Aomori which was selected to represent Japan at the 2006 Winter Olympics . At the Games she was the alternate under skip Ayumi Onodera.- References :...
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