He has earned a salary of $2 million from his athletic career and endorsements.
Koji Murofushi is a Japanese Hammer Thrower who has a net worth of $20 million. He has won gold medals at the Asian Games in 1998 and 2002, and an Olympic gold medal in 2004. He is also a renowned sports scientist and currently serves as the Director of the Sports Science Center at the Tokyo Medical and Dental University. His athletic career and endorsements have earned him a salary of $2 million.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $20 million (2024)
Koji Murofushi, renowned as the Hammer Thrower in Japan, is estimated to have a net worth of $20 million by 2024. Recognized for his exceptional abilities in the field, Murofushi has achieved notable success throughout his career. Hailing from a family with a strong sporting background, his father being an Olympic gold medalist, Murofushi has made a name for himself in the highly competitive world of athletics. With numerous accolades and achievements to his name, it comes as no surprise that his net worth reflects both his talent and hard work.
About
Japanese hammer throw champion who won gold at the Asian Games in 1998 and 2002 before winning his first Olympic gold medal in 2004. He is also a renowned sports scientist who began serving as the Director of the Sports Science Center at the Tokyo Medical and Dental University in 2014.
Before Fame
He was born in Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture and first gained major attention by winning bronze at the 1993 East Asian Games.
Trivia
When he won gold at the 2011 IAAF World Championships in Athletics, he became the oldest man ever to win the world hammer throwing title.
Family Life
His father is former Olympic hammer thrower Shigenobu Murofushi, who previously held the Japanese hammer throwing record. His mother Serafina Moritz was a champion javelin thrower in Romania.
Associated With
He and the United States' Lance Deal are both well-known hammer throwers.