Masao Arai (荒井 政雄, Arai Masao, 6 June 1949 – 9 November 2024) was a Japanese wrestler who competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics.[1] Arai died on 9 November 2024, at the age of 75.[2]

Olympic medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing  Japan
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1976 Montreal 57 kg
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1975 Minsk 57 kg

References

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  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Masao Arai". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 10 June 2012.
  2. ^ "【レスリング】荒井政雄さん死去、75歳 76年モントリオール五輪銅メダリスト". Nikkan Sports. 18 November 2024. Retrieved 19 November 2024.