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Kimie Tsunoda
1980 Winter Olympics alpine skier
Biography
Japanese alpine skier who competed in the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid. She represented Japan in downhill and slalom events during the Cold War era of Olympic competition.
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Japanese
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Kimie
Japanese origin
“A Japanese-influenced name using the common '-ie' feminine ending (as in Susie, Marie) attached to 'Kim.' Kimie suggests both a Japanese aesthetic and American accessibility, creating a bicultural appeal. The '-ie' ending adds warmth and approachability to the stronger 'Kim' sound.”