Kōji Gushiken

Kōji Gushiken (具志堅 幸司, Gushiken Kōji) (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.

Kōji Gushiken
Gushiken in 2011
Personal information
Born (1956-11-12) November 12, 1956
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
Head coach(es)Hikonori Yamaguchi
Retired1985 Chūnichi Cup

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