Masami Yoshida (; 14 June 1958 – 7 March 2000) was a javelin thrower from Japan, who represented his native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1984. He was born in Arida. He achieved his personal best (75.96 metres) on 25 August 1991 during the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan.
Yoshida finished third behind David Ottley in the javelin throw event at the British 1985 AAA Championships.
Yoshida committed suicide in Tokyo in 2000.
Achievements Representing 1984Olympic GamesLos Angeles, United States5th81.98 m 1987World ChampionshipsRome, Italy22nd74.90 m 1988Olympic GamesSeoul, South Korea21st76.90 m 1990Goodwill GamesSeattle, United States 3rd77.36 m1991World ChampionshipsTokyo, Japan22nd75.96 m 1992Olympic GamesBarcelona, Spain23rd72.88 m
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