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Yuka Murofushi

Yuka Murofushi

JPNJPNWomen
Birth dateFeb 11, 1977
BirthplaceShizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Height-
Weight-

Yuka Murofushi (室伏 由佳, Murofushi Yuka; born 11 February 1977) is a retired Japanese discus and hammer thrower.

Murofushi comes from a hammer throwing family, as her father Shigenobu Murofushi is a former Olympian and held the Japanese record for decades, and her brother Koji Murofushi, is the 2004 Olympic champion in the event.

Her mother, Serafina Moritz, is Romanian, and former European junior javelin champion and senior champion for Romania. Her parents are now divorced. She won the 2010 Japanese title in both the discus and hammer throw events.

Key facts
Hammer Throw
67.77
#311 all-time
Discus Throw
58.62
2012 season best
61.96
May 26, 2012 · Toyota (JPN)
2012 season best
Age
49 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: Hammer Throw 67.77 (#311 all-time), Discus Throw 58.62, 2012 season best 61.96 (May 26, 2012, Toyota (JPN)) · 49 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2012
DT
53.51-Apr 29, 2012
↓
Hiroshima (JPN)
2012
HT
61.96-May 26, 2012
↓
Toyota (JPN)
2011
DT
51.85-Jun 12, 2011
↓
Japanese Championships
2011
HT
64.79-Jun 10, 2011
↓
Kumagaya (JPN)
2010
DT
55.32-May 16, 2010
↓
Tajimi (JPN)
2010
HT
63.50-Jun 4, 2010
↓
Marugame (JPN)
2009
DT
55.16-Sep 27, 2009
↓
Okayama (JPN)
2009
HT
63.46-Jun 28, 2009
↓
Hiroshima (JPN)
2008
DT
54.21-Apr 29, 2008
↓
Hiroshima (JPN)
2008
HT
64.39-Apr 29, 2008
↓
Hiroshima (JPN)
2007
DT
58.62-May 13, 2007
↓
Gifu (JPN)
2007
HT
64.60-Apr 29, 2007
↓
Hiroshima (JPN)
2006
DT
55.39-May 3, 2006
↓
Shizuoka (JPN)
2006
HT
62.20-May 14, 2006
↓
Gifu (JPN)
2005
DT
56.23-Sep 2, 2005
↓
Incheon (KOR)
2005
HT
65.38-Apr 2, 2005
↓
Toyota (JPN)
2004
DT
56.36-Jun 4, 2004
↓
Tottori (JPN)
2004
HT
67.77-Aug 1, 2004
↓
Fujiyoshida (JPN)
2003
DT
54.98-Apr 29, 2003
↓
Hiroshima (JPN)
2003
HT
62.24-Jul 19, 2003
↓
Mattou (JPN)
2002
DT
56.65-May 6, 2002
↓
Mito (JPN)
2002
HT
60.32-Jul 21, 2002
↓
Nagoya (JPN)
2001
DT
54.06-Apr 7, 2001
↓
Toyota (JPN)
2001
HT
59.64-Apr 7, 2001
↓
Toyota (JPN)
2000
DT
54.97-Oct 18, 2000
↓
Toyama (JPN)
2000
HT
59.38-Jul 8, 2000
↓
Toyota (JPN)
1999
HT
52.90-Oct 3, 1999
↓
Shizuoka (JPN)
1999
DT
56.84-Apr 10, 1999
↓
Toyota (JPN)
1998
DT
54.90-Oct 27, 1998
↓
Yokohama (JPN)
1997
DT
53.54-Jul 6, 1997
↓
Sapporo (JPN)
1996
DT
52.80-Jun 7, 1996
↓
Osaka (JPN)

2012

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
57.38-Sep 23Fukuoka Japanese Corporate Team Championships, Fukuoka
DT
49.50-Sep 23Fukuoka Japanese Corporate Team Championships, Fukuoka
DT
52.37-Jun 8Japanese Championships, Osaka
DT
52.23-May 26Toyota
HT
61.96-May 26Toyota
DT
51.48-May 13Gifu Chubu Jitsugyodan Ch., Gifu
HT
56.79-May 13Gifu Chubu Jitsugyodan Ch., Gifu
DT
53.51-Apr 29Hiroshima Mikio Oda Memorial, Hiroshima

2011

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
49.24-Jul 8Kobe Asian Championships, Kobe
HT
62.50-Jul 7Kobe Asian Championships, Kobe
DT
51.85-Jun 12Japanese Championships
HT
64.79-Jun 10Japanese Championships, Kumagaya

2010

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
50.28-Nov 23Guangzhou Asian Games, Guangzhou
HT
62.94-Nov 22Guangzhou Asian Games
HT
60.65-Sep 26Niigata Corporate Ch., Niigata
DT
50.48-Sep 26Niigata Corporate Ch., Niigata
HT
60.08-Aug 7Toyota
HT
56.94-Jul 29Mokpo International Invitation Throwing Meet, Mokpo
DT
53.64-Jun 6Japanese Championships
HT
63.50-Jun 4Japanese Championships, Marugame
HT
58.92-May 16Tajimi
DT
55.32-May 16Tajimi
DT
51.12-May 8Osaka Grand Prix, Osaka
DT
53.32-Apr 25Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe
HT
59.92-Apr 24Tokyo
DT
52.15-Apr 3Toyota

2009

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
55.14-Nov 13Guangzhou Asian Championships
HT
61.99-Nov 11Guangzhou Asian Championships, Guangzhou
DT
53.30-Oct 4Niigata
HT
60.06-Sep 27Okayama
DT
55.16-Sep 27Okayama
DT
51.99-Jul 19Nagoya
HT
63.46-Jun 28Japanese Championships, Hiroshima
HT
60.04-May 17Gifu
DT
54.27-May 17Gifu
HT
62.03-May 9Osaka GP 2009, Osaka
DT
54.20-Apr 29Hiroshima Mikio Oda Memorial, Hiroshima
HT
61.50-Apr 29Hiroshima Mikio Oda Memorial, Hiroshima

2008

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
54.11-Sep 28Yamagata Corporate Ch., Yamagata
HT
62.16-Sep 27Yamagata Corporate Ch., Yamagata
HT
63.88-Jul 27Toyota
HT
64.23-Jul 21Nagoya Hammer Throw Challenge, Nagoya
DT
53.36-Jun 29Japanese Championships
HT
62.98-Jun 26Japanese Championships, Kawasaki
HT
62.20-May 10Osaka Grand Prix 2008, Osaka
DT
49.36-May 10Osaka Grand Prix 2008, Osaka
HT
64.39-Apr 29Hiroshima Mikio Oda Memorial, Hiroshima
DT
54.21-Apr 29Hiroshima Mikio Oda Memorial, Hiroshima

2007

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
53.68-Oct 14Maebashi
DT
52.76-Aug 27IAAF World Championships
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Honours

🥇

Japanese Championships

Discus Throw

2011
🥉

Kobe Asian Championships

Hammer Throw

2011
🥉

Kobe Asian Championships

Hammer Throw

2011
8

Kobe Asian Championships

Discus Throw

2011
8

Kobe Asian Championships

Discus Throw

2011
🥇

Japanese Championships

Hammer Throw

2010
🥉

Guangzhou Asian Games

Hammer Throw

2010
🥇

Japanese Championships

Discus Throw

2010
6

Guangzhou Asian Games

Discus Throw

2010
4

Guangzhou Asian Championships

Discus Throw

2009
🥉

Guangzhou Asian Championships

Hammer Throw

2009
4

Guangzhou Asian Championships

Discus Throw

2009
🥇

Japanese Championships

Hammer Throw

2009
🥉

Guangzhou Asian Championships

Hammer Throw

2009
🥇

Japanese Championships

Hammer Throw

2008
🥇

Japanese Championships

Discus Throw

2008
🥇

Japanese Championships

Discus Throw

2007
4

Doha Asian Games

Discus Throw

2006
4

Doha Asian Games

Hammer Throw

2006
🥇

Japanese Championships

Discus Throw

2006
4

Incheon Asian Championships

Discus Throw

2005
🥉

Incheon Asian Championships

Hammer Throw

2005
4

Incheon Asian Championships

Discus Throw

2005
🥉

Incheon Asian Championships

Hammer Throw

2005
🥇

Japanese Championships

Hammer Throw

2005
🥇

Japanese Championships

Discus Throw

2005
🥇

Japanese Championships

Hammer Throw

2004
🥇

Japanese Championships

Discus Throw

2004
5

Manila Asian Championships

Discus Throw

2003
5

Manila Asian Championships

Discus Throw

2003
🥇

Japanese Championships

Discus Throw

2003
5

Busan Asian Games

Discus Throw

2002
🥇

Japanese Championships

Discus Throw

2002
6

Busan Asian Games

Hammer Throw

2002
5

Jakarta Asian Championships

Discus Throw

2000
🥈

Jakarta Asian Championships

Hammer Throw

2000
🥇

Japanese Championships

Discus Throw

2000
🥈

Jakarta Asian Championships

Hammer Throw

2000
5

Jakarta Asian Championships

Discus Throw

2000
8

Fukuoka Asian Championships

Discus Throw

1998
8

Fukuoka Asian Championships

Discus Throw

1998
6

Sydney IAAF World Junior Championships

Discus Throw

1996
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Yuka Murofushi's Hammer Throw personal best?

Yuka Murofushi's Hammer Throw personal best is 67.77, set on Aug 1, 2004 in Fujiyoshida (JPN), #311 on the all-time list.

Which events does Yuka Murofushi compete in?

Yuka Murofushi competes in the Hammer Throw and Discus Throw.

How did Yuka Murofushi perform in 2012?

2012 season best: 61.96, set on May 26, 2012 in Toyota (JPN).