Kumiko Koiwai

Education

In 1992, Koiwai finished 8th in her debut at the World Junior Championships.

Career

Coached by Machiko Yamada, who had trained Midori Ito, Koiwai was routinely landing the triple axel jump by 1994. However, she faced several chronic injuries on her right foot, which severely impeded her efforts. In 1996, she made her only appearance at the senior World Championships, finishing 16th.

Koiwai graduated from Tokai Women"s College near her hometown, Nagoya.

She now works as a programming director for Tōkai Television in Japan.

Achievements

• She is the 1993 World Junior champion, 1992 Nippon Hōsō Kyōkai Trophy silver medalist, 1997 Winter Universiade champion, and a three-time Japan national bronze medalist. She won gold at the event in 1993. In 1997, she won gold at the Winter Universiade and then retired from competition.