Yuka Murofushi sets Japan record in women's hammer throw

Yuka Murofushi sets Japan record in women's hammer throw

TOYOTA, Japan - Yuka Murofushi, younger sister of world bronze medalist Koji Murofushi, answers questions from reporters after setting a national record in the women's hammer throw at an athletics test meet in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, on June 19. She threw 66.68 meters, eclipsing the former record of 66.31 set by Masumi Aya last month.

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