Takeda, Miho (1976–)
Takeda, Miho (1976–)
Japanese synchronized swimmer. Born Sept 13, 1976, in Kyoto, Japan; attended Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto.
Won a team bronze medal at Atlanta Olympics (1996) and silver medals for duet and team at Sydney Olympics (2000); at World championships, won a gold medal for duet (2001) and silver medals for team (1998, 2001, 2003) and duet (1998, 2003); with Miya Tachibana, won a silver medal for duet at Athens Olympics (2004), as well as a team silver medal.
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