Kōji Gushiken Explained

Kōji Gushiken
Birth Date:12 November 1956
Discipline:MAG
Headcoach:Hikonori Yamaguchi
Retired:1985 Chūnichi Cup

(born November 12, 1956, in Ōsaka)[1] is a former Olympic gymnast for Japan at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California, where he won a total number of five medals, including two gold. He broke an ankle in May 1985 which prevented him from training for 3 months and hindered his performances at the 1985 World Championships. Gushiken announced his retirement at the 1985 Chūnichi Cup. He currently coaches other Olympic contenders.

References

  1. Web site: Gymn Forum: Koji Gushiken Biography.