Chiharu Mori

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Chiharu Mori
Personal information
Born (1962-02-20) 20 February 1962 (age 62)
Sport
Sport Swimming
Medal record
Representing Flag of Japan.svg Japan
Asian Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1978 Bangkok 200m breaststroke
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg1978 Bangkok100m breaststroke

Chiharu Mori (森 千春, Mori Chiharu, born 20 February 1962) is a Japanese former swimmer. She competed in the women's 200 metre breaststroke at the 1976 Summer Olympics. [1]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Chiharu Mori Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 18 December 2016.