Yuichi Akasaka

Yuichi Akasaka (赤坂 雄一, Akasaka Yūichi, born 29 September 1967) is a Japanese short-track speed skater, who won a bronze medal in the 5000 m relay at the 1992 Winter Olympics together with teammates Tatsuyoshi Ishihara, Toshinobu Kawai and Tsutomu Kawasaki.

Yuichi Akasaka
Personal information
Born (1967-09-29) 29 September 1967
Medal record
Men's short-track speed skating
Representing  Japan
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place1992 Albertville5000 m relay
World Championships
Gold medal – first place1985 Amsterdam5000m Relay
Gold medal – first place1992 Denver5000m Relay
Gold medal – first place1994 Guildford5000m Relay
Silver medal – second place1990 Amsterdam1500 m
Silver medal – second place1990 Amsterdam3000 m
Bronze medal – third place1983 Tokyo5000m Relay
Bronze medal – third place1986 Chamonix5000m Relay
Bronze medal – third place1989 Solihul500 m
Bronze medal – third place1989 Solihul3000 m
Bronze medal – third place1990 AmsterdamOverall
World Team Championships
Gold medal – first place 1991 Seoul Team
Bronze medal – third place 1992 Minamimaki Team
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place1986 Sapporo1000 m
Gold medal – first place1986 Sapporo3000 m


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