Takashi Ono (gymnast) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Takashi Ono
Takashi Ono at the 1964 Olympics
Personal information
Country represented	Japan
Born	(1931-07-26) July 26, 1931 (age 94) Noshiro, Akita, Empire of Japan
Height	1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)
Discipline	Men's artistic gymnastics
Medal record Representing  Japan Olympic Games Gold 1956 Melbourne Horizontal bar Gold 1960 Rome Horizontal bar Gold 1960 Rome Team Gold 1960 Rome Vault Gold 1964 Tokyo Team Silver 1956 Melbourne All-around Silver 1956 Melbourne Pommel horse Silver 1956 Melbourne Team Silver 1960 Rome All-around Bronze 1952 Helsinki Vault Bronze 1956 Melbourne Parallel bars Bronze 1960 Rome Parallel bars Bronze 1960 Rome Rings World Championships Gold 1962 Prague Horizontal bar Gold 1962 Prague Team Silver 1958 Moscow Parallel bars Silver 1958 Moscow Floor Silver 1958 Moscow All-around Silver 1958 Moscow Team Bronze 1958 Moscow Vault

Takashi Ono is a famous Japanese gymnast who is now retired. He was born on July 26, 1931. He competed in four Olympic Games: 1952, 1956, 1960, and 1964. He won a total of 13 Olympic medals. These included five gold, four silver, and four bronze medals.

This makes him one of the most successful Japanese athletes ever. He is also one of the top gymnasts in Olympic history based on his total medal count. Takashi Ono was chosen to carry Japan's flag at the 1960 Olympics. He also took the Olympic Oath at the 1964 Games, which is a great honor. In 1998, he was recognized for his amazing career and joined the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame.

A Gymnastics Legend

Takashi Ono's career was full of incredible achievements. He was known for his skill on many different gymnastics events. His dedication helped Japan become a powerhouse in gymnastics.

Olympic Success

Takashi Ono's Olympic journey began in 1952 in Helsinki. He won his first medal there, a bronze in the vault. He continued to shine in later Games.

• 1956 Melbourne Olympics: He won a gold medal on the horizontal bar. He also earned silver medals in the all-around, pommel horse, and team events. He added a bronze in the parallel bars.
• 1960 Rome Olympics: This was a fantastic year for Ono. He won three gold medals: horizontal bar, vault, and the team event. He also took home a silver in the all-around and two bronze medals in the parallel bars and rings.
• 1964 Tokyo Olympics: In his home country, he helped the Japanese team win another gold medal.

World Championship Medals

Besides the Olympics, Takashi Ono also competed in the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. He showed his talent on the world stage there too.

• 1958 Moscow World Championships: He won four silver medals in the parallel bars, floor exercise, all-around, and team events. He also earned a bronze in the vault.
• 1962 Prague World Championships: He won two more gold medals. These were for the horizontal bar and the team event.

Personal Life

Takashi Ono's family life is also connected to gymnastics. In 1958, he married Kiyoko Ono. She was also an Olympic gymnast. They both competed for Japan.

They have five children together. They have two sons and three daughters. Their first two children were born while both parents were still competing in gymnastics.

See also

In Spanish: Takashi Ono (gimnasta) para niños

• List of multiple Olympic medalists
• List of Olympic medal leaders in men's gymnastics

External links

• Takashi Ono at the International Gymnastics FederationLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
• Takashi Ono at the International Gymnastics Hall of FameLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
• Takashi Ono at Olympics.com (archived: OlympicChannel.com and Olympic.org)Lua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
• Takashi Ono at OlympediaLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).