About Kōji Gushiken
Born 1956. Kōji Gushiken is a Japanese artistic gymnast and athlete.
(born November 12, 1956, in Ōsaka) is an Olympic gymnast for Japan at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California, where he won a total number of five medals, including two gold. He broke an ankle in May 1985 which prevented him from training for 3 months and hindered his performances at the 1985 World Championships. Gushiken announced his retirement at the 1985 Chūnichi Cup. He currently coaches other Olympic contenders, including two-time Olympic individual all-around gold medallist Kōhei Uchimura.
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Who is Kōji Gushiken?
Japanese artistic gymnast (born 1956)
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Kōji Gushiken was born on 12 November 1956 in Osaka.
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Kōji Gushiken is an artistic gymnast and athlete.
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