About Keith Nakasone
Born 1956. Keith Nakasone is an American judoka.
Keith Nakasone (born January 20, 1956) is a former competitive judoka and native of Okinawa, Japan.
Judo career
University Nakasone is a four time (1974–1977) national collegiate judo champion at San Jose State University competing in the 132 lbs division. In 1978, Keith suffered a serious ankle injury.
Olympic team Nakasone qualified for the 1980 U.S. Olympic team but did not compete due to the U.S. Olympic Committee's boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, Soviet Union. He is one of 461 U.S. Olympians to receive a Congressional Gold Medal as a member of the 1980 Olympic team.
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Who is Keith Nakasone?
American judoka
When was Keith Nakasone born?
Keith Nakasone was born on 20 January 1956 in Okinawa.
What is Keith Nakasone's occupation?
Keith Nakasone is a judoka.
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Keith Nakasone is American.
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