Makoto Fukui (福井 誠, Fukui Makoto, February 28, 1940 – October 18, 1992) was a Japanese freestyle swimmer. He was part of the Japanese teams that won Olympic medals in 1960 and 1964, and set three world records in the 4 × 200 m freestyle relay in 1959 and 1963. At the 1960 Olympics Fukui also reached the final of the individual 400 m event.[1] He was the flag bearer for Japan at the 1964 Olympics.
 Makoto Fukui (right) in 1964 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 28, 1940 Shimane Prefecture, Empire of Japan |
| Died | October 18, 1992 (aged 52) |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 71 kg (157 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
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