Yoshihisa Yoshikawa facts for kids

Yoshihisa Yoshikawa, Aleksey Gushchin and Makhmud Umarov at the 1960 Olympics
Quick facts for kids Personal information
Born	(1936-09-04)September 4, 1936 Fukuoka, Japan
Died	October 12, 2019(2019-10-12) (aged 83)
Height	1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Weight	58 kg (128 lb)
Sport
Sport	Shooting
Medal record Representing  Japan Olympic Games Bronze 1960 Rome 50 m pistol Bronze 1964 Tokyo 50 m pistol Asian Games Gold 1962 Jakarta 50 m pistol ind. Gold 1966 Bangkok 50 m pistol ind. Gold 1970 Bangkok 25 m pistol team Gold 1970 Bangkok 50 m pistol team

Yoshihisa Yoshikawa was a famous Japanese athlete. He was a skilled shooter who competed in the Olympics. He won two bronze medals for his country. He also won many gold medals at the Asian Games. He was known for his amazing accuracy.

Meet Yoshihisa Yoshikawa: An Olympic Shooter

Yoshihisa Yoshikawa was born on September 4, 1936, in Fukuoka, Japan. He grew up to become one of Japan's most successful sport shooters. He competed in many big events. His career showed great skill and dedication.

What is Sport Shooting?

Sport shooting is a sport where athletes use firearms or air guns. They aim at targets from a set distance. It needs a lot of focus and a steady hand. Shooters train hard to be very precise. There are different types of shooting events. Yoshihisa Yoshikawa was best at pistol events.

His Olympic Journey

Yoshihisa Yoshikawa competed in four Olympic Games. These were the 1960, 1964, 1968, and 1972 Olympics. He mainly took part in the 50-meter pistol event. This event requires shooters to hit a target from 50 meters away. It is a very challenging event.

Winning Olympic Medals

Yoshihisa Yoshikawa earned two bronze medals at the Olympics. His first bronze medal was at the 1960 Rome Olympics. He showed great skill against top shooters. Four years later, he won another bronze medal. This was at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. Winning a medal in his home country was a special moment. These medals made him a national hero.

Success at the Asian Games

Besides the Olympics, Yoshihisa Yoshikawa also shined at the Asian Games. These games are a big sports event for athletes from Asia. He won several gold medals there.

Gold Medals for Japan

He won two individual gold medals in the 50-meter pistol event. The first was at the 1962 Jakarta Asian Games. The second was at the 1966 Bangkok Asian Games. He also won two team gold medals at the 1970 Bangkok Asian Games. These were for the 25-meter pistol team and 50-meter pistol team events. His success helped Japan win many medals.

A Lasting Legacy

Yoshihisa Yoshikawa passed away on October 12, 2019. He was 83 years old. He is remembered as a true champion. His achievements inspired many young athletes in Japan. He showed that hard work and precision can lead to great success.