Masaru Furukawa
Encyclopedia
is a Japanese
swimmer
and Olympic champion. He competed at the 1956 Olympic Games
in Melbourne
, where he received a gold medal in the 200 m breaststroke.
(long course) four times in 1954 and 1955, and his last record lasted until 1958.
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...
swimmer
Swimming (sport)
Swimming is a sport governed by the Fédération Internationale de Natation .-History: Competitive swimming in Europe began around 1800 BCE, mostly in the form of the freestyle. In 1873 Steve Bowyer introduced the trudgen to Western swimming competitions, after copying the front crawl used by Native...
and Olympic champion. He competed at the 1956 Olympic Games
1956 Summer Olympics
The 1956 Melbourne Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in Melbourne, Australia, in 1956, with the exception of the equestrian events, which could not be held in Australia due to quarantine regulations...
in Melbourne
Melbourne
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, where he received a gold medal in the 200 m breaststroke.
World records
Furukawa improved the world record of 200 metres breaststrokeWorld record progression 200 metres breaststroke
The first world record in the men's 200 metres breaststroke in long course swimming was recognised by the International Swimming Federation in 1908 and the first world record in the women's 200 metres breaststroke was recognised in 1921...
(long course) four times in 1954 and 1955, and his last record lasted until 1958.