Akira Kuroiwa

Akira Kuroiwa (黒岩 彰, Kuroiwa Akira, born 6 September 1961 in Tsumagoi, Gunma) is a former speed skater from Japan, who represented his native country at two consecutive Winter Olympics, starting in 1984 in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia. In 1988, he won the bronze medal in the men's 500 metres, after having captured two world titles at the Sprints Championships (1983 and 1987). At the 1984 Winter Olympics, Kuroiwa placed 10th in the men's 500 m.[1][2][3]

Akira Kuroiwa

Personal information
Born	6 September 1961 Tsumagoi, Gunma, Japan
Sport
Country	Japan
Sport	Speed skating
Medal record Men's speed skating Representing  Japan Olympic Games 1988 Calgary 500 metres World Sprint Championships 1983 Helsinki Sprint 1987 Sainte Foy Sprint 1986 Karuizawa Sprint Asian Games 1986 Sapporo 500 metres 1986 Sapporo 1000 metres

Kuroiwa was a coach for the Japanese team during the 1998 Winter Olympics.

In Japan, Kuroiwa made headlines in 2000 when he tried to shield Daisuke Matsuzaka from an illegal driving charge by taking the blame for himself.[4]

References

1. "Akira Kuroiwa". databaseOlympics.com. Archived from the original on 7 October 2006.
2. "Speed skater Shimizu win's Japan's first Olympic gold". shinmai.co.jp. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 10 January 2007.
3. "SkateResults". skateresults.com. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007. Retrieved 30 November 2006.
4. "Coming to America". nydailynews.com. Archived from the original on 8 January 2007. Retrieved 10 January 2007.

External links

• Akira Kuroiwa at the International Skating Union
• Akira Kuroiwa at the International Olympic Committee
• Akira Kuroiwa at the Olympic Channel
• Akira Kuroiwa at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)