Kohei Uchimura
Kohei Uchimura
Kōhei Uchimurais a Japanese artistic gymnast. He is a five-time Olympic medalist, winning a gold and four silvers, a 19-time World medalistand is considered by many to be the greatest gymnast of all time. He is known for becoming the first gymnastto win every major all-around title in a single Olympic cycle, including six world all around titles and the 2012 Olympic All-Around Champion. He is also 2008 Olympics All-Around silver medalist. He is also known for delivering difficult and...
NationalityJapanese
ProfessionGymnast
Date of Birth3 January 1989
CountryJapan
Kohei Uchimura quotes about
I would like beautiful gymnastics to be recognized as the best. I want the judges to appreciate things that are not necessarily winning points.
I don't think my natural talent is much different to the other gymnasts. It is a matter of how I train and how I think about my training. I also give a lot of thought to my routines.
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.
Japan had the big earthquake in 2011, and the Olympics will be a good opportunity to bring strength to the people of the Tohoku region - and also to show everyone around the world that Japan is doing fine again. These are messages we have to convey through the power of sport.