Erika Akiyama (Japanese: 秋山 エリカ, born December 31, 1964, Fukuoka) is a retired Japanese rhythmic gymnast, a gymnastics coach.

Erika Akiyama
Erika Akiyama at Paris-Bercy in 1988
Personal information
Country represented Japan
Born (1964-12-31) December 31, 1964 (age 59)
Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Height156 cm (5 ft 1 in)
Weight44 kg (97 lb)
DisciplineRhythmic gymnastics
LevelSenior international
Medal record
Rhythmic gymnastics
Representing  Japan
Four Continents Championships
Gold medal – first place 1990 Tokyo All-around
Bronze medal – third place 1988 Toronto All-around

She competed for Japan in the individual rhythmic gymnastics all-around competition at two Olympic Games: in 1984 in Los Angeles in 1988 in Seoul. In 1984 she was 13th in the qualification and advanced to the final, placing 13th overall, in 1988 she tied for 17th place in the qualification and again advanced to the final, placing 15th overall.[1]

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