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Michiko Kihara
Also known as Kihara Michiko, 木原美知子
Career
Active 1962 – 2007
Biography
About Michiko Kihara
Michiko Kihara had a natural, athletic build, with black hair and a height of 5'6". She was a Japanese actress, former gravure idol, and former swimmer. Born in Akashi, Kyoto, Japan, she began her career in 1962 at age 14. She competed in the 1964 Olympics in the 100 m backstroke, 4 × 100 m freestyle relay, and 4 × 100 m medley relay, finishing fourth in the medley relay.
After retiring from swimming, Kihara became a TV actress, appearing in several Japanese series in the 1970s–80s. In 2005, she was appointed director of the Japan Swimming Federation. She passed away on October 18, 2007, at age 59.
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Profile details
Personal
- Died
- Thursday 18th of October 2007 (age 59)
- Years Active
- 1962-2007 (started around 14 years old; 45 years active)
- Birthplace
- Akashi, Kyoto, Japan
- Ethnicity
- Asian
Body
- Hair Color
- Black
- Weight
- 131 lbs (or 59 kg)
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Frequently asked
How did her athletic career transition into acting?
After her swimming career, which included competing in the 1964 Olympics, Kihara moved into modeling and TV acting, appearing in Japanese series during the 1970s and 1980s.
Did you know
- She finished fourth in the 4 × 100 m medley relay at the 1964 Olympics.
- In 2005, she was appointed director of the Japan Swimming Federation, decades after her competitive career.
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