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Keizo Yamada (山田 敬蔵, Yamada Keizō, born January 30, 1927) is a retired long-distance runner from Japan, who won the 1956 edition of the Fukuoka Marathon, clocking 2:25:15 on December 9, 1956. He represented his native country at the 1952 Summer Olympics, finishing in 26th place (2:38:11) and won the 1953 Boston Marathon. He retired on July 18, 2009. He was born in Akita.
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| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Japan | |||||
| 1952 | Olympic Games | Helsinki, Finland | 26th | Marathon | 2:38:11.2 |
| 1953 | Boston Marathon | Boston, United States | 1st | Marathon | 2:18:51 |
| 1956 | Fukuoka Marathon | Fukuoka, Japan | 1st | Marathon | 2:25:15 |
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