I’ve realized the extraordinary power of sports to heal, unite and inspire. I believe the Olympics will serve as the ultimate platform to provide positive changes and I hope to inspire all of Japan through my strong showing there.
Kohei Uchimura Quotes
Four years ago, I felt the importance of the Olympics and how it is different from other events. It's a completely different atmosphere. The main advice I can give my teammates is to try to enjoy the experience.
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| Birth: | 3rd January, 1989 |
| Nationality: | Japanese |
| Profession: | Gymnast |
About
Kōhei Uchimura is a Japanese artistic gymnast. He is a five-time Olympic medalist, winning a gold and four silvers, a 13-time World medalist and is considered by many to be the greatest gymnast of all time. He is famous for becoming the first gymnast to win every major all-around title in a single Olympic cycle, including four consecutive world all around titles and the 2012 Olympic All-Around Champion. He is also known for delivering difficult and accurately executed routines. His gymnastics skills were praised by International Gymnast Magazine as a "combination of tremendous difficulty, supreme consistency and extraordinary elegance of performance."
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