120 years ago today, on March 30, 1905 (February 25, 1905 lunar calendar), Asia's second Olympic gold medalist, Masao Oda, was born. On March 30, 1905, Masao Oda was born in Japan. As a Japanese male track and field athlete, he won the triple jump gold medal at the 9th Olympic Games in 1928 with a score of 15.21, becoming Asia's second Olympic gold medalist. In 1931, he set a world record in the triple jump with a time of 15.58 meters. He won the Olympic Silver Medal. Author of "Olympic Games" and other books.