Yasuhiro Yamashita is a Japanese Judoka, born in Kumamoto in 1957.
His honours include Order of Friendship, Medal "In Commemoration of the 300th Anniversary of Saint Petersburg", Order of Honour, Silver Olympic Order and Medal with Purple Ribbon. He competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics.
Within judo, Yasuhiro Yamashita is remembered for a record that stands up against anything his generation produced.
The public record credits Yasuhiro Yamashita with one Olympic Games and 5 recorded honours. Judo was built as much on philosophy as on competition, and its champions are expected to embody both.
Achievements
- Order of Friendship
- Medal "In Commemoration of the 300th Anniversary of Saint Petersburg"
- Order of Honour
- Silver Olympic Order
- Medal with Purple Ribbon
- Competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics
