Yuka Sato (javelin thrower)

Yuka Sato (佐藤 友佳, Sato Yuka, born 21 July 1992) is a Japanese athlete specialising in the javelin throw.[2] She represented her country at the 2019 World Championships without qualifying for the final. Earlier in her career she won a bronze medal at the 2011 Asian Championships.

Yuka Sato

Personal information
Born	(1992-07-21) 21 July 1992 Osaka Prefecture, Japan[1]
Education	Higashiosaka College
Height	1.62 m (5 ft 4 in)
Weight	55 kg (121 lb)
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event(s)	Javelin throw

Her personal best in the event is 62.88 metres set in Fukuoka in 2019.

International competitions

Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Event	Notes
Representing  Japan
2009	World Youth Championships	Brixen, Italy	9th	Javelin throw	48.14 m
2010	Asian Junior Championships	Hanoi, Vietnam	3rd	Javelin throw	48.46 m
2011	Asian Championships	Kobe, Japan	3rd	Javelin throw	54.16 m
2019	World Championships	Doha, Qatar	29th (q)	Javelin throw	55.03 m

References

1. "JAAF profile" (in Japanese). Retrieved 30 September 2019.
2. Yuka Sato at World Athletics