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On This Day: The Heartbreaking Story of Kokichi Tsuburaya

Published January 9, 2026, 07:03
On This Day: The Heartbreaking Story of Kokichi Tsuburaya

On January 9th, 1968, a story shocked Japan and the global sports community. Olympic marathon runner Kokichi Tsuburaya took his own life, unable to compete in the Mexico Olympic Games due to injury. His story remains a poignant moment in sports history. The article also highlights other sporting events that occurred on January 9th throughout the years.