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About
Softball pitcher best known for throwing the first-ever Olympic perfect game in 2004 against China.
Before Fame
She was an extremely talented teen softball player before making her Olympic debut as a 22-year old.
Trivia
She led Japan to a gold medal at the 2008 Olympics, after a bronze medal at the 2004 games.
Family Life
She was born in Fukuoka City, Japan.
Associated With
During the Olympics she developed a great rivalry against a United States team that featured Laura Berg.