Seiji Aochi
ski jumper
- June 21, 1942 · Otaru
- August 14, 2008
- 66 years
- stomach cancer
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Seiji Aochi, 66, Japanese ski jumper, stomach cancer.
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|Seiji Aochi (青地 清二, Aochi Seiji) (June 21, 1942 – August 14, 2008) was a Japanese ski jumper who competed in the early 1970s. His best finish was a bronze medal in the Individual normal hill event at the 1972 Winter Olympics in Sapporo.
Aochi attended Meiji University and then joined Snow Brand Milk Products Company. He joined the company's ski club and later stayed as a mentor to younger skiers.
Aochi died of gastric cancer.
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1.On what date was Seiji Aochi born?
- A.June 21, 1972
- B.January 21, 1942
- C.June 21, 1942Correct
- D.August 14, 2008
Seiji Aochi was born on June 21, 1942.
Source: biography opening
2.In what decade did Seiji Aochi compete as a ski jumper?
- A.The 1960s
- B.The 1980s
- C.The 1970sCorrect
- D.The 1950s
Seiji Aochi was a Japanese ski jumper who competed in the early 1970s.
Source: biography opening
3.What was Seiji Aochi's best finish at the 1972 Winter Olympics?
- A.Bronze medalCorrect
- B.Fourth place
- C.Gold medal
- D.Silver medal
Seiji Aochi achieved a bronze medal in the Individual normal hill event at the 1972 Winter Olympics.
Source: biography opening
4.At which university did Seiji Aochi study?
- A.Snow Brand University
- B.Tokyo University
- C.Sapporo University
- D.Meiji UniversityCorrect
Seiji Aochi attended Meiji University before joining his professional company.
Source: education section
5.What company did Seiji Aochi join after attending university?
- A.Snow Brand Milk Products CompanyCorrect
- B.Japan Airlines
- C.Sapporo Ski Association
- D.Toyota Motor Corporation
After leaving Meiji University, Seiji Aochi joined the Snow Brand Milk Products Company.
Source: career section
6.In which city were the 1972 Winter Olympics held where Seiji Aochi competed?
- A.Tokyo
- B.SapporoCorrect
- C.Osaka
- D.Nagano
The 1972 Winter Olympics, where Seiji Aochi earned a bronze medal, took place in Sapporo.
Source: biography opening
7.What role did Seiji Aochi perform for younger skiers later in his career?
- A.Official judge
- B.Manager
- C.MentorCorrect
- D.Head Coach
Seiji Aochi stayed with the Snow Brand Milk Products Company ski club to act as a mentor to younger skiers.
Source: career section
8.What was the cause of death for Seiji Aochi?
- A.Gastric cancerCorrect
- B.Heart failure
- C.Pneumonia
- D.Skiing accident
Seiji Aochi passed away due to complications from gastric cancer.
Source: biography ending
9.What event did Seiji Aochi compete in at the 1972 Winter Olympics?
- A.Large hill
- B.Individual normal hillCorrect
- C.Cross-country skiing
- D.Team normal hill
Seiji Aochi won his bronze medal in the Individual normal hill event.
Source: biography opening
10.On what date did Seiji Aochi pass away?
- A.June 21, 1942
- B.August 14, 2008Correct
- C.August 14, 1972
- D.June 21, 2008
Seiji Aochi died on August 14, 2008.
Source: biography opening
11.What was the name of the ski club Seiji Aochi joined?
- A.Japanese National Ski Club
- B.Sapporo Olympic Ski Club
- C.Meiji University Ski Club
- D.Snow Brand Milk Products Company ski clubCorrect
Seiji Aochi joined the ski club belonging to the Snow Brand Milk Products Company.
Source: career section
12.Which organization provides an archived reference for Seiji Aochi?
- A.Japanese Sports Archives
- B.Meiji University Sports Hall
- C.The International Olympic Committee
- D.Olympics at Sports-Reference.comCorrect
Seiji Aochi has a biography entry archived at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com.
Source: references section
13.Was Seiji Aochi a member of a university team?
- A.Yes, he attended Meiji University.Correct
- B.No, he did not attend university.
- C.Yes, he attended Sapporo University.
- D.No, he was only a professional.
The biography states that Seiji Aochi attended Meiji University.
Source: education section
14.Which organization, other than the Olympics, lists Seiji Aochi as a reference?
- A.World Skiing Association
- B.International Sports Records Bureau
- C.Japan Ski Federation
- D.International Ski and Snowboard FederationCorrect
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation is listed as a reference for Seiji Aochi.
Source: references section
15.What is the Japanese name provided for Seiji Aochi?
- A.Seiji Aochi
- B.清二 青地
- C.Aochi Seiji
- D.青地 清二Correct
The biography lists Seiji Aochi's name in Japanese as 青地 清二.
Source: biography opening
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