Description: Koki Kano born December 19, 1997) is a Japanese right-handed épée fencer, who clinched the title of individual Asian champion in 2022 and was part of the team that secured the Olympic gold medal in the team men's épée event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, alongside Masaru Yamada, Kazuyasu Minobe, and Satoru Uyama.
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
Social Media Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kanokoki3568/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kanokoki1219
Country: Japan
Ratings: 2.0
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