Ginzo Yamada
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Ginzo•Yamada |
| Used name | Ginzo•Yamada |
| Original name | 山田•銀蔵 |
| Born | 8 July 1915 in Owani, Aomori (JPN) |
| Died | 25 December 1978 |
| Affiliations | Aomori Rin'yū (Aomori Forest Association) |
| NOC |  Japan |
Biography
After graduating from his local high school, Ginzo Yamada joined the Aomori Forestry Bureau. At the All Japan Ski Championships he claimed the individual title in the 18 km cross country in 1934, and the relay title with the Aomori team, together with his fellow worker Shinzo Yamada, in 1935. He was then selected to represent Japan at the 1936 Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. After retiring from active competition, he dedicated himself to the training of younger generations in Aomori.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Winter Olympics | Cross Country Skiing (Skiing) | JPN |
Ginzo Yamada | |||
| 18 kilometres, Men (Olympic) | 56 | |||||
| 50 kilometres, Men (Olympic) | ||||||
| 4 × 10 kilometres Relay, Men (Olympic) | Japan | 12 |
Olympic family relations
- Brother of Shinzo Yamada