Ryōta Yamamoto

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Ryota Yamamoto
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CountryFlag of Japan.svg  Japan
Born (1997-05-13) 13 May 1997 (age 26)
Kijimadaira, Japan
Height1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)
Ski clubNagano Hino Motors Ski Team
World Cup career
Seasons2019-
Starts89
Podiums4
Overall titles0 (best place 12th in 2023)
Discipline titles1 (2023Best jumper trophy)
Medal record
Men's nordic combined
Representing Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
Olympic Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2022 Beijing Team LH

Ryota Yamamoto (born 13 May 1997) is a Japanese nordic combined skier who competed at the 2022 Winter Olympics. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Ryota Yamamoto". International Ski Federation .
  2. "Ryota Yamamoto". International Olympic Committee .