Hatsuko Morioka

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameHatsuko•Morioka (-Kato)
Used nameHatsuko•Morioka
Original name守岡•初子
Other names加藤 初子
Born22 June 1915 in Katsuragi, Wakayama (JPN)
AffiliationsMyoji Elementary School, Wakayama (JPN) / Ibaraki Junior High School, Ibaraki (JPN)
NOC Japan

Biography

Hatsuko Morioka was a five-time Japanese champion in the 400 m freestyle (1931-33, 1935-36) but also excelled in the backstroke. After retiring from competitive sports, she joined Nippon Life Insurance Co. and married in 1940.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) JPN Hatsuko Morioka
400 metres Freestyle, Women (Olympic) 11
4 × 100 metres Freestyle Relay, Women (Olympic) Japan 5
1936 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) JPN Hatsuko Morioka
400 metres Freestyle, Women (Olympic) 11
4 × 100 metres Freestyle Relay, Women (Olympic) Japan 8