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Sawao Kato
Japan
| Fact title | Fact data |
|---|---|
| Sport: |
Gymnastics
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| Olympics: |
1968 Mexico City, 1972 Munich, 1976 Montreal
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| Medals: |
8 gold, 3 silver & 1 bronze
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Sawao Kato was renowned for his self-discipline and dedication to gymnastics.
He first competed at the 1968 Mexico City Olympic Games as a member of a Japanese team that would dominate men’s gymnastics over the next decade, winning three consecutive team gold medals.
