Sugawara, Risa (1977–)

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Sugawara, Risa (1977–)

Japanese gymnast. Born Aug 15, 1977, in Bijogi, Toda, Japan; dau. of Hiroshi Sugawara (gymnast) and mother Takako Hasegawa (who competed as a gymnast at 1972 Olympics).

Won Japanese nationals (1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999); won Aloha Gymfest (1995), NHK Cup (1997, 1998) and Pitari Cup (1997).

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