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Uchimura Kōhei: Japan’s Gymnastics King Aims for Perfection in Fourth Olympics

  • Uchimura Kōhei performs on the horizontal bar on June 6, 2021, at the All Japan Artistic Gymnastics Championships, held at the Takasaki Arena in Gunma Prefecture. His score in the event earned him a trip to the Tokyo Olympics. (© Jiji)

    Uchimura Kōhei performs on the horizontal bar on June 6, 2021, at the All Japan Artistic Gymnastics Championships, held at the Takasaki Arena in Gunma Prefecture. His score in the event earned him a trip to the Tokyo Olympics. (© Jiji)

  • Uchimura celebrates winning his second consecutive individual Olympic all-around gold medal on August 10, 2016, in Rio de Janeiro. (© Jiji)

    Uchimura celebrates winning his second consecutive individual Olympic all-around gold medal on August 10, 2016, in Rio de Janeiro. (© Jiji)

  • Uchimura performs at the NHK Cup in Nagano on May 16, 2021. His routine included some of the most difficult elements, including the H level Bretschneider, a double-twisting double tuck over the bar, and G level Cassina, a somersault with a full twist over the bar. (© Jiji)

    Uchimura performs at the NHK Cup in Nagano on May 16, 2021. His routine included some of the most difficult elements, including the H level Bretschneider, a double-twisting double tuck over the bar, and G level Cassina, a somersault with a full twist over the bar. (© Jiji)

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