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Takashi Ono (gymnast)

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Takashi Ono was a famous gymnast from Japan. He was very good at his sport. He competed in four Olympic Games. These were in 1952, 1956, 1960, and 1964.

Ono won many prizes at these games. He won five gold medals. He also won four silver medals. He won four bronze medals. This made him a top athlete for Japan. He was the fourth most decorated gymnast in history.

Ono had many special jobs at the games. In 1960, he was the flag bearer. This means he carried the flag for Japan. In 1964, he took the Olympic Oath.

His life was full of sports. He married Kiyoko Ono. She was also an Olympic gymnast. They had two sons and three daughters. Their first two children were born while they both competed. In 1998, he joined the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame. This is a place that honors great gymnasts.

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