Yukari Murata (村田 由香里, Murata Yukari, born 9 October 1981) is a Japanese individual rhythmic gymnast.

Yukari Murata
Country representedJapan
Born (1981-10-09) 9 October 1981 (age 43)
Hyogo, Japan
DisciplineRhythmic gymnastics
LevelSenior International Elite
Years on national team1998–2006
Medal record
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Representing  Japan
Four Continents Championships
Gold medal – first place 1997 Sydney All-around
Gold medal – first place 1999 Jacksonville All-around
Asian Games
Bronze medal – third place 2002 Busan All-Around
Silver medal – second place 2006 Doha All-Around
Asian Championships
Gold medal – first place 1996 Changsha Team
Gold medal – first place 2004 Yangzhou Ribbon
Silver medal – second place 2006 Surat All-around
Silver medal – second place 2006 Surat Ribbon
Bronze medal – third place 2006 Surat Ball
Bronze medal – third place 2006 Surat Rope
Bronze medal – third place 2006 Surat Clubs
Bronze medal – third place 2004 Yangzhou Ball

Career

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She represents her nation at international competitions. She participated at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney and the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.[1] She also competed at world championships, including at the 2005 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Yukari Murata". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020.
  2. ^ "2005 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships athletes – Yukari Murata". Longinestiming.com. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  3. ^ "Rhythmic Gymnastics Japanese Nationals 2005". GYMmedia.com. 18 February 2007. Retrieved 9 March 2017.
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