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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 July 1992 Osaka Prefecture, Japan[1] |
| Education | Higashiosaka College |
| Height | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) |
| Weight | 55 kg (121 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Javelin throw |
Yuka Sato (佐藤 友佳, Sato Yuka, born 21 July 1992) is a Japanese athlete specialising in the javelin throw.[2] She represented her country at the 2019 World Championships without qualifying for the final. Earlier in her career she won a bronze medal at the 2011 Asian Championships.
Her personal best in the event is 62.88 metres set in Fukuoka in 2019.
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | World Youth Championships | Brixen, Italy | 9th | Javelin throw | 48.14 m |
| 2010 | Asian Junior Championships | Hanoi, Vietnam | 3rd | Javelin throw | 48.46 m |
| 2011 | Asian Championships | Kobe, Japan | 3rd | Javelin throw | 54.16 m |
| 2019 | World Championships | Doha, Qatar | 29th (q) | Javelin throw | 55.03 m |
References
- ↑ "JAAF profile" (in Japanese). Retrieved 30 September 2019.
- ↑ Yuka Sato at World Athletics
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