was a Japanese gymnast and Olympic gold medalist. Nakayama was born in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, and is a graduate of Chukyo University in Nagoya. Nakayama is one of only three gymnasts to become an Olympic Champion in rings twice.
Biography Nakayama won six medals at the World Championships in 1966, including three gold medals in the team all-around, the floor exercise and the horizontal bar. Two years later, with four gold, one silver and one bronze medals he became the most successful male athlete at the 1968 Summer Olympics. In 1970, he won another four world titles: in team competition, on rings, floor and parallel bars. He won four more medals at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
After retirement he was the vice-president of the Japanese Gymnastics Federation. He also served as a gymnastics coach at his alma mater, Chukyo University. In 2005, he was inducted into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame.
Nakayama died from stomach cancer on March 9, 2025, at the age of 82.
Competitive history
Year Event Team AAFXPHSRVTPBHB1965Summer Universiade 1966World Championships 1967All Japan Championships NHK Trophy Summer Universiade 1968All Japan Championships Olympic Games 12 5 1969NHK Trophy 1970All Japan Championships NHK Trophy World Championships 6 1971All Japan Championships 1972Summer Olympics 7 12 5 5
See also
List of multiple Olympic gold medalists List of multiple Olympic gold medalists at a single Games List of multiple Olympic medalists List of Olympic medal leaders in men's gymnastics
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