Yukiko Ueno

About

Softball pitcher best known for throwing the first-ever Olympic perfect game in 2004 against China.

Before Fame

She was an extremely talented teen softball player before making her Olympic debut as a 22-year old.

Trivia

She led Japan to a gold medal at the 2008 Olympics, after a bronze medal at the 2004 games.

Family Life

She was born in Fukuoka City, Japan.

Associated With

During the Olympics she developed a great rivalry against a United States team that featured Laura Berg.