Takashi Ono (gymnast) facts for kids

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Takashi Ono at the 1964 Olympics
Personal information
Country represented	Japan
Born	(1931-07-26) July 26, 1931 (age 93) Noshiro, Akita, Empire of Japan
Height	1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)
Weight	58 kg (128 lb)
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 (小野 喬, Ono Takashi, born July 26, 1931) is a famous Japanese gymnast. He is known for his amazing skills and for winning many medals. Takashi Ono competed in four different Olympic Games. He won a total of thirteen Olympic medals, which is a huge achievement! This makes him one of the most successful gymnasts ever.

Takashi Ono's Olympic Journey

Takashi Ono competed in the Olympics from 1952 to 1964. He showed great talent in many gymnastics events. His dedication helped Japan become a top country in gymnastics.

Early Olympic Success: Helsinki 1952

Ono's first Olympic appearance was at the 1952 Helsinki Games. Even at his first Olympics, he won a bronze medal. This was for the men's vault event. It was a great start to his Olympic career.

Melbourne 1956: More Medals

At the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, Takashi Ono won even more medals. He earned a gold medal on the horizontal bar. He also took home three silver medals and one bronze medal. This showed he was a strong competitor in many different gymnastics areas.

Rome 1960: A Golden Performance

The 1960 Rome Games were incredibly successful for Ono. He won three gold medals, including another one on the horizontal bar. He also helped his team win gold in the team event. Additionally, he won a gold medal in the vault. He also earned one silver and two bronze medals. At these Games, he was chosen to be the flag bearer for Japan. This is a special honor for an athlete.

Tokyo 1964: Home Soil Victory

Takashi Ono competed in his final Olympics in 1964 Tokyo, held in his home country. He helped the Japanese team win another gold medal in the team event. This was a fantastic way to end his Olympic career. At these Games, he also had the honor of taking the Olympic Oath. This means he promised fair play for all athletes.

World Championships Achievements

Besides the Olympics, Takashi Ono also excelled at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. These competitions bring together the best gymnasts from around the world.

Moscow 1958: World Medals

At the 1958 World Championships in Moscow, Ono won several silver and bronze medals. He showed his skill on the parallel bars, floor, vault, and in the all-around competition. He also won a silver medal with his team.

Prague 1962: Double Gold

In 1962 Prague, Takashi Ono won two gold medals. He was the world champion on the horizontal bar. He also helped his team win gold, showing his leadership and skill.

Life Beyond Gymnastics

In 1958, Takashi Ono married Kiyoko Ono. She was also a talented Olympic gymnast. They had five children together. Even while they were both competing, they welcomed their first two children.

In 1998, Takashi Ono was recognized for his amazing career. He was inducted into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame. This honor celebrates the greatest gymnasts in history.