Hiroshi Tanaka
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Hiroshi•Tanaka |
| Used name | Hiroshi•Tanaka |
| Original name | 田中•弘 |
| Born | 29 June 1915 |
| Measurements | 173 cm / 55 kg |
| Affiliations | Waseda University, Tokyo (JPN) |
| NOC |  Japan |
Biography
Tanaka Hiroshi was a Japanese high jumper. He was bronze medalist at the International University Games in Budapest and at the 1936 Berlin Olympics finished joint sixth with compatriot Yoshiro Asakuma. In June 1935 Tanaka set a Japanese record of 2.01 metres. His only national title, however, did not come until 1947.
Personal Best: HJ – 2.01 (1935).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | JPN |
Hiroshi Tanaka | |||
| High Jump, Men (Olympic) | =6 |