Koki Kano

About: He commenced fencing in 2008 after being inspired by Japanese fencer Yuki Ota's silver medal win in individual foil at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, having previously been involved in artistic gymnastics. Initially starting in foil, he transitioned to épée during high school after winning an épée tournament. Currently representing Japan Airlines, he trains under the guidance of coach Oleksandr Gorbachuk, a national coach from Ukraine, and fences with his right hand.

Achievements:

vent	Year	Location	Medal	Discipline
Olympic Games	2020	Tokyo	Gold	Team
World Championships	2022	Cairo	Bronze	Team
Asian Games	2018	Jakarta-Palembang	Gold	Team
Asian Games	2018	Jakarta-Palembang	Bronze	Individual
Asian Games	2022	Hangzhou	Gold	Individual
Asian Games	2022	Hangzhou	Gold	Team
Asian Fencing Championships	2022	Seoul	Gold	Individual
Asian Fencing Championships	2023	Wuxi	Gold	Individual
Asian Fencing Championships	2023	Wuxi	Gold	Team
Asian Fencing Championships	2018	Bangkok	Bronze	Individual
Asian Fencing Championships	2019	Chiba	Bronze	Team
Asian Fencing Championships	2022	Seoul	Bronze	Team

Rank in World: 6

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