Yasuhiro Noguchi

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameYasuhiro•Noguchi
Used nameYasuhiro•Noguchi
Original name野口•泰弘
Born25 April 1946
Died29 November 2023
Measurements186 cm / 75 kg
AffiliationsMatsushita Electric
NOC Japan
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Yasuhiro Noguchi was a member of the Japanese male volleyball team that won the gold medal at the 1972 München Olympics. In 1967, he also won the gold medal at the World Championships. Domestically, Noguchi played with Matsushita Electric. He died from kidney failure in November 2023 at the age of 77.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Summer Olympics Volleyball (Volleyball) JPN Yasuhiro Noguchi
Volleyball, Men (Olympic) Japan 1 Gold

Special Notes