Photo: Erik van Leeuwen—GFDL
Koji Murofushi
- Born
- Oct 8, 1974 (52 years old)
- Birthplace
- Numazu, Japan
- Events
- Hammer Throw
- Height
- 1.87 m
- Weight
- 89 kg
Koji Murofushi is a Japanese former hammer thrower and sports scientist, born on 8 October 1974 in Numazu, Japan.
He established himself among the world elite at the 2001 World Championships, where he won the silver medal, and went on to become the 2004 Olympic champion.
Murofushi reached the pinnacle of his career by claiming the World Championship title in 2011, cementing his status as one of the finest hammer throwers in history. His longevity at the top level of the sport, spanning more than a decade of world-class competition, remains a testament to his exceptional skill and dedication.
As of Oct 28, 2026: Hammer Throw 84.86 (#4 all-time), 2016 season best 64.74 (Jun 24, 2016, Nagoya (JPN)) · Last competition: Japanese Championships, Jun 24, 2016, 64.74 · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze · Area record (Hammer Throw) · 52 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | – | 1 | 2 |
| World Championships | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | HT | 64.74 | – | Jun 24, 2016 | Japanese Championships |
| 2014 | HT | 73.93 | – | Jun 7, 2014 | Fukushima (JPN) |
| 2013 | HT | 78.03 | – | Aug 12, 2013 | IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva |
| 2012 | HT | 78.71 | – | Aug 5, 2012 | The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London |
| 2011 | HT | 81.24 | – | Aug 29, 2011 | IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu |
| 2010 | HT | 80.99 | – | Aug 28, 2010 | Stadio Guidobaldi, Rieti (ITA) |
| 2009 | HT | 78.36 | – | Sep 6, 2009 | Portland, OR (USA) |
| 2008 | HT | 81.87 | – | Jul 21, 2008 | Nagoya (JPN) |