Yuka Murofushi
- Born
- Feb 11, 1977 (49 years old)
- Birthplace
- Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
- Events
- Hammer Throw · Discus Throw
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.
Personal best · Hammer Throw67.77
2012 season best61.96May 26, 2012 · Toyota
Personal best · Discus Throw58.62
As of Nov 6, 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
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |