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Taishi Narikuni

b. 1997

Japanese wrestler

Amateur wrestler
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About Taishi Narikuni

Born 1997. Taishi Narikuni is a Japanese amateur wrestler.

Taishi Narikuni (born 13 November 1997) is a Japanese freestyle wrestler. He won the gold medal in the men's 70kg event at the 2022 World Wrestling Championships held in Belgrade, Serbia. He also won the gold medal in his event at the 2022 Asian Wrestling Championships held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

His mother Akiko Iijima is a four-time medalist at the World Wrestling Championships, including two gold medals (1990 and 1991).

Achievements

YearTournamentLocationResultEvent 2022Asian ChampionshipsUlaanbaatar, Mongolia 1stFreestyle 70kgWorld ChampionshipsBelgrade, Serbia 1stFreestyle 70kg

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Important facts

Born
13 November 1997, Tokyo
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Amateur wrestler
Nationality
Japan

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Taishi Narikuni?

Japanese wrestler

When was Taishi Narikuni born?

Taishi Narikuni was born on 13 November 1997 in Tokyo.

What is Taishi Narikuni's occupation?

Taishi Narikuni is an amateur wrestler.

What nationality is Taishi Narikuni?

Taishi Narikuni is Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Taishi Narikuni

· Wikidata: Q111698967

· DBpedia: Taishi Narikuni

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