Career, in brief
Makoto Sakamoto was a two-time Olympian for USA in men's artistic gymnastics, competing from 1964 through 1972.
USA · MAG · 1964 – 1972
Makoto Sakamoto
Makoto Sakamoto competed for USA in men's artistic gymnastics, 1964–1972.
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in the archive.
Timeline
Career arc, year by year.
- 1972
- Olympic1972 Munich OlympicsAug 26 → Sep 11AA 56th
- 1964
- Olympic1964 Tokyo OlympicsAA 20th
Olympic — 2 appearances
1972 Munich Olympics
Aug 26 → Sep 11 · Munich
All-Around Qual 105.700 — did not advance 56th
Pommel Horse Qual 14.100
Still Rings Qual 18.650 — did not advance 19th
Parallel Bars Qual 18.600
Horizontal Bar Qual 18.050
Floor Exercise Qual 17.950
Vault Qual 18.350
1964 Tokyo Olympics
Tokyo
All-Around Final 112.400 — 20th 20th
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Sources
Sources
olympedia.org (Munich 1972, Tokyo 1964)
Last verified 2026-05-26 · corrections welcome at hello@gleaminggymnast.com
Last verified 2026-05-26 · corrections welcome at hello@gleaminggymnast.com