Seiji Aochi (青地 清二, Aochi Seiji) (June 21, 1942 – August 14, 2008) was a Japanese ski jumper who competed in the early 1970s. His best finish was a bronze medal in the Individual normal hill event at the 1972 Winter Olympics in Sapporo.

Seiji Aochi
Full nameSeiji Aochi
Born(1942-06-21)June 21, 1942
Otaru, Hokkaido
DiedAugust 14, 2008(2008-08-14) (aged 66)
Medal record
Men's ski jumping
Representing  Japan
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1972 Sapporo Individual normal hill

Aochi attended Meiji University and then joined Snow Brand Milk Products Company. He joined the company's ski club and later stayed as a mentor to younger skiers.[1]

Aochi died of gastric cancer.

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