| Kyomi Hirata | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 July 1982 |
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) |
| Weight | 58 kg (128 lb; 9.1 st) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Japan |
| Sport | Fencing |
| Weapon | Foil |
| Hand | Right-handed |
| FIE ranking | current ranking |
Kyomi Hirata (born 22 July 1982) is a Japanese foil fencer. She competed in the women's team foil competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics. [1]
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