Kohei Uchimura

Kohei Uchimura is a Japanese professional gymnast, born on January 3, 1989 in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time. Uchimura began his professional career with the Japanese national team, where he won numerous titles including the Olympic gold medal.

Uchimura is known for his incredible precision, strength, and versatility. He has won numerous individual awards, including three Olympic gold medals and holds multiple records, such as the most World All-Around titles.

Off the field, Uchimura is also recognized for his humility and influence, inspiring millions worldwide.

Japanese National Team

• Youth and Early Career: Uchimura was born and raised in Fukuoka and began gymnastics at a young age. He made his international debut for Japan in 2007.

World Championships

• Early Success: Uchimura won his first World All-Around title in 2009. He went on to win the title six consecutive times, a record in the sport of gymnastics, demonstrating his dominance and consistency.

Olympic Games

• Olympic Success: In 2012, Uchimura won the Olympic gold medal in the all-around competition. He defended his title in 2016, becoming the first gymnast in 44 years to win back-to-back Olympic All-Around golds. 
  Individual Awards: At the Olympic Games, Uchimura won three gold and four silver medals.

Post-Olympics

• Later Career: Uchimura continued his career after the 2016 Olympics, though injuries have slowed his performances. Despite this, his legacy in the sport remains undisputed.

Japan National Team

• Debut: Made his debut for Japan in 2007.

Achievements:

• Olympic All-Around Champion: Winner in 2012 and 2016.
• World All-Around Champion: Winner from 2009 to 2015.
• Uchimura is Japan's most decorated gymnast and has set numerous records at the World Championships and Olympic Games.

• Position: An all-around gymnast, excelling in floor exercise, pommel horse, rings, vault, parallel bars, and horizontal bar.
• Skills: Known for his precision, strength, and consistency. Uchimura is celebrated for his versatility and execution across all apparatuses.

• Family: Uchimura is married and has two daughters.
• Interests: Outside of gymnastics, Uchimura has expressed interest in samurai culture and is a fan of the anime series 'One Piece'.

• Kohei Uchimura is celebrated not only for his extraordinary talent and numerous records but also for his consistency, humility, and longevity in professional gymnastics. His impact on the sport and his status as an icon extend beyond the gym, inspiring millions of fans around the world.

Most World All-Around Titles:

• Seven titles

Most Olympic Medals in Men's Gymnastics for Japan:

• Seven medals

Most Consecutive World All-Around Titles:

• Six consecutive titles

Most Points in a Single All-Around Competition:

• Score of 93.631 points at the 2009 World Championships

Books

• Miyashita, Y. (2016) Kohei Uchimura: The Gymnastics World's Greatest Champion. Japan: Kodansha.
• Sato, T. (2018) The World of Kohei Uchimura. Japan: Shogakukan.

Websites

• FIG: Information about Kohei Uchimura’s international career and achievements. Available at: https://www.gymnastics.sport
• Olympic Games: Details about Uchimura’s career at the Olympic Games. Available at: https://www.olympic.org

Articles

• The Guardian: Kohei Uchimura’s career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/kohei-uchimura
• BBC Sport: Kohei Uchimura: Career in numbers. Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/gymnastics/48974341

Interviews and Documentaries

• Kohei Uchimura (2016): Directed by NHK. This documentary provides a detailed look at Uchimura’s life and career, featuring interviews with his family, friends, and colleagues.
• ESPN Interviews: Various interviews and features on Kohei Uchimura, covering different aspects of his career. Available at: https://www.espn.com