Kōsei Inoue
Japanese judoka (born 1978) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kosei Inoue (井上 康生, Inoue Kōsei, born 15 May 1978 in Miyakonojo, Miyazaki) is a Japanese judoka. He won the gold medal in the under 100 kg class at the 2000 Summer Olympics.[1] He is well known for his specialty throws, Uchi Mata (内股, inner thigh throw) and Ōuchi gari (大内刈, major inner reap).
Personal information | |
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Nationality | Japanese |
Born | (1978-05-15) 15 May 1978 (age 46) Miyazaki, Japan |
Home town | Tokyo, Japan |
Alma mater | Tokai University |
Occupation | Judoka |
Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
Spouse | Aki Higashihara (m. 2008) |
Sport | |
Country | Japan |
Sport | Judo |
Weight class | –100 kg |
Rank | 7th dan black belt |
Club | Sohgo Security (ALSOK) |
Now coaching | All Japan National Team (Head) Mashu Baker, Daiki Nishiyama, Yuya Yoshida, Ryunosuke Haga, Ryu Shichinohe |
Achievements and titles | |
Olympic Games | (2000) |
World Champ. | (1999, 2001, 2003) |
Asian Champ. | (1998, 2002) |
Medal record | |
Profile at external databases | |
IJF | 191 |
JudoInside.com | 1003 |
Updated on 31 May 2023 |
He is considered by the Judo community as one of the best competitive judoka.[citation needed] His notable accomplishments include three golds at the World Championships and All Japan Championships (one of four Judokas who have accomplished this).
His older brother, Tomokazu Inoue is also judoka and former Asian champion.
He is affiliated with Sohgo Security Services (Alsok), a security firm.