Bunkichi Sawada (沢田 文吉, Sawada Bunkichi, 18 July 1920 – 12 May 2006) was a Japanese pole vaulter who won gold medals at the 1951 and 1954 Asian Games. He placed sixth at the 1952 Summer Olympics, where he served as the flag bearer for Japan.[1][2]

Bunkichi Sawada
Don Laz and Bunkichi Sawada (right) at the 1952 Olympics
Personal information
Born18 July 1920
Gifu, Empire of Japan
Died12 May 2006 (aged 85)
Gifu, Japan
Sport
SportAthletics
EventPole vault
Achievements and titles
Personal best4.30 m (1942)[1]
Medal record
Representing  Japan
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 1951 New Delhi Pole vault
Gold medal – first place 1954 Manila Pole vault

References

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  1. ^ a b "Bunkichi Sawada". sports-reference. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020. Retrieved May 19, 2012.
  2. ^ Japan. sports-reference.com