Tatsuyoshi Ishihara

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Competed in Olympic Games (non-medal events)
SexMale
Full nameTatsuyoshi•Ishihara
Used nameTatsuyoshi•Ishihara
Original name石原•辰義
Born24 March 1964 in Saga, Saga (JPN)
Measurements166 cm / 62 kg
AffiliationsSeino Transportation
NOC Japan
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Tatsuyoshi Ishihara was one of the sport’s top racers in the mid-1980s. In 1986, he captured the overall world title, along with wins in the 500 and 1,500 m. In 1984 and 1985, Ishihara had finished second overall, and he would claim a bronze medal in 1988. In distance events, he further claimed the 1,500 m in 1985, 1988 and 1990, as well as the 1985 3,000 m. He was also successful with the Japanese relay squad at World Championships, winning 7 medals between 1980 and 1994. In 1985, 1992 and 1994, the Japanese claimed the world title, while earning bronze in 1980, 1981, 1983 and 1986. When short-track was a demonstration event at the Calgary Winter Olympics in 1988, Ishihara scored a third place in the 500 m. Ishihara crowned his career with an Olympic medal in Albertville, when the Japanese skated to a third place.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1988 Winter Olympics Short Track Speed Skating (Skating) JPN Tatsuyoshi Ishihara
500 metres, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) 3
1,000 metres, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) 4
1,500 metres, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) 8
5,000 metres Relay, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) Japan 5
3,000 m, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) 7
1992 Winter Olympics Short Track Speed Skating (Skating) JPN Tatsuyoshi Ishihara
1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 15
5,000 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) Japan 3 Bronze
1994 Winter Olympics Short Track Speed Skating (Skating) JPN Tatsuyoshi Ishihara
5,000 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) Japan 5

Special Notes