Reiko Kobayashi facts for kids

Reiko Ogawa (小川れい子, Ogawa Reiko, born January 15, 1961), whose maiden name was Reiko Kobayashi (小林れい子), is a Japanese figure skating coach. She used to be a competitive figure skater herself. Reiko won gold medals at the 1977 Nebelhorn Trophy and the 1977 Grand Prix International St. Gervais. She also won the 1980–81 Japan Championships.

Reiko Kobayashi's Skating Career

Reiko Kobayashi started her journey as a figure skater in Japan. She competed in many important events around the world. Her hard work led to several big wins.

Major Wins and Achievements

Reiko showed great skill on the ice. She earned gold medals in two international competitions in 1977. These were the Nebelhorn Trophy and the Grand Prix International St. Gervais. Later, she became the champion of Japan in the 1980–81 season.

She also competed in the World Championships. This is a very high-level competition for skaters from all over the globe. Reiko placed 20th in 1979, 21st in 1980, and 17th in 1981.

Competitive Highlights Table

The table below shows Reiko Kobayashi's results in different skating competitions.

Coaching Future Stars

After her successful career as a skater, Reiko Kobayashi became a respected coach. She has helped many young skaters develop their skills. Some of the well-known skaters she has coached include:

• Mao Asada
• Risa Shoji
• Haruna Suzuki

Her experience as a top competitor helps her guide new generations of figure skaters.