Hammer thrower Murofushi arrives in Sydney

Hammer thrower Murofushi arrives in Sydney

SYDNEY, Australia - Japanese national record holder in the hammer throw Koji Murofushi (C) arrives in Sydney on Sept. 19 for the 2000 Olympic Games. Murofushi set the national record of 81.08 meters at an international meet in Yokohama on Sept. 9. His father (R) follows behind at Sydney international airport.

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