Masami Yoshida
- Born
- Jun 14, 1958 (68 years old)
- Birthplace
- Arida, Japan
- Events
- Javelin Throw
- Height
- 1.79 m
- Weight
- 90 kg
Masami Yoshida (Japanese: 吉田 雅美; 14 June 1958 – 7 March 2000) was a javelin thrower from Japan, who represented his native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1984 He was born in Arida.
He achieved his personal best (75 96 metres) on 25 August 1991 during the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan.
Yoshida finished third behind David Ottley in the javelin throw event at the British 1985 AAA Championships Yoshida committed suicide in Tokyo in 2000.
Personal best · Javelin Throw81.84
1992 season best78.54May 23, 1992 · Hiratsuka
As of Oct 28, 2026: Javelin Throw 81.84 (#298 all-time), 1992 season best 78.54 (May 23, 1992, Hiratsuka (JPN)) · 68 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | JT | 78.54 | – | May 23, 1992 | Hiratsuka (JPN) |
| 1991 | JT | 81.60 | – | Sep 23, 1991 | Hiratsuka (JPN) |
| 1990 | JT | 81.84 | – | Jul 10, 1990 | Nice (FRA) |
| 1989 | JT | 75.72 | – | Jul 22, 1989 | Hiratsuka (JPN) |
| 1988 | JT | 78.14 | – | Oct 8, 1988 | Tokyo (JPN) |
| 1987 | JT | 79.64 | – | May 3, 1987 | Tokyo (JPN) |
| 1986 | JT | 80.66 | – | Sep 3, 1986 | Kawasaki (JPN) |
| 1985 | JavelinThr | 85.80 | – | Jun 23, 1985 | Berkeley, CA (USA) |