Hiroyasu Shimizu
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 Hiroyasu Shimizu |
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Competitor for  Japan |
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| Olympic Games | |||
| Gold | 1998 Nagano | 500 m | |
| Bronze | 1998 Nagano | 1000 m | |
| Silver | 2002 Salt Lake City | 500 m | |
| World Championships | |||
| Silver | 2005 Inzell | 500 m | |
Hiroyasu Shimizu (清水宏保 in Japanese, born February 27, 1974 in Obihiro, Hokkaidō, Japan) is a Japanese speed skater. He has an Olympic Gold medal from 1998. He currently holds the world record for the 100m speed skating event in 9.43 seconds. He formerly held the 500m record (34.32) but was later beaten by fellow Japanese skater Joji Kato.
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Preceded by Gianni Romme |
Oscar Mathisen Award 2001 |
Succeeded by Jochem Uytdehaage |
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