Yuki Takahashi (wrestler)

Yuki Takahashi (高橋 侑希, Takahashi Yūki, born 29 November 1993) is a Japanese freestyle wrestler who currently competes at 57 kilograms.[2] In 2017, Takahashi became the World Champion and the Asian Champion, also medaling at both events in the next editions.[3] He is currently expected to represent Japan at the 2020 Summer Olympics after claiming gold at the 2021 Asian Olympic Qualification Tournament.[4]

Yuki Takahashi
Takahashi at the 2018 Asian Games
Personal information
Native name高橋裕紀
Birth nameYuki Takahashi
Nationality Japan
Born (1993-11-29) 29 November 1993[1]
Kuwana, Mie Prefecture, Japan[1]
Height159 cm (5 ft 3 in)[1]
Sport
Country Japan
SportWrestling
Weight class57 kg
Event(s)Freestyle
Coached byMasanori Ohashi (club)
Kenji Inoue (national)[1]
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing  Japan
World Championships
2017 Paris57 kg
2018 Budapest57 kg
Asian Games
2018 Jakarta 57 kg
Asian Championships
2017 New Delhi57 kg
2020 New Delhi57 kg
2019 Xi'an57 kg
Olympic Qualification Tournament
2021 Sofia 57 kg
Japan National Championships
2020 Tokyo 57 kg
2019 Tokyo 57 kg
2018 Tokyo 57 kg
2017 Tokyo 57 kg
2016 Tokyo 57 kg
Youth Olympic Games
2010 Singapore54 kg

References

  1. Yuki Takahashi. asiangames2018.id
  2. "Yuki Takahashi". The Japan Times. Retrieved 2021-07-27.
  3. "Takahashi wins 57-kg gold". The Japan Times. 2017-08-26. Retrieved 2021-07-27.
  4. Eric. "Takahashi Tops Rio Silver Medalist Higuchi in Playoff for Olympic 57kg Ticket". United World Wrestling. Retrieved 2021-07-27.


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