Reiko Kobayashi facts for kids

Reiko Ogawa (born January 15, 1961) is a Japanese figure skating coach. She was known as Reiko Kobayashi before she got married. She used to be a very good figure skater herself.

Reiko Kobayashi won several important gold medals. She won at the 1977 Nebelhorn Trophy and the 1977 Grand Prix International St. Gervais. She also won the 1980–81 Japan Championships. After she stopped competing around 1982, she became a coach. She has coached famous skaters like Mao Asada.

Reiko's Skating Achievements

Reiko Kobayashi competed in many big figure skating events. She showed great skill and dedication. Here are some of her main achievements:

International Competitions

• Nebelhorn Trophy: Reiko won a gold medal at this competition in 1977. It is an important international event for figure skaters.
• Grand Prix International St. Gervais: She also won a gold medal at this event in 1977. This was another big international win for her.
• World Figure Skating Championships: Reiko competed in the World Championships three times. She placed 20th in 1979, 21st in 1980, and 17th in 1981. These championships bring together the best skaters from around the globe.
• NHK Trophy: She competed in the NHK Trophy in 1980, placing 11th. This is a major international competition held in Japan.
• Skate Canada International: In 1982, Reiko placed 8th at Skate Canada. This is another well-known international skating event.

National Competitions

• Japan Figure Skating Championships: Reiko was a top skater in Japan for many years. She won the gold medal at the Japan Championships in 1981. She also won silver medals five times between 1976 and 1980. In 1973, she won a silver medal at the Junior level. This means she was one of the best young skaters in Japan.