Ikuko Yoda Explained

Birth Date:30 September 1938
Birth Place:Nagano, Japan
Death Place:Tokyo, Japan
Height:1.65m (05.41feet)
Weight:50kg (110lb)
Sport:Sprint running, hurdles
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was a Japanese sprinter. She competed at the 1964 Olympics in the 80 m hurdles and 4 × 100 m relay events and finished fifth in the hurdles, setting her personal best at 10.7 seconds.

Yoda retired shortly after the 1964 Olympics. She committed suicide by hanging at the age of 45. She previously attempted suicide in 1960, after failing to qualify for the 1960 Olympics.