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Japan · MAG · 1956 – 1960

Nobuyuki Aihara

Nobuyuki Aihara competed for Japan in men's artistic gymnastics, 1956–1960. Career medals: 1 gold, 1 silver.

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career medals

Career, in brief

Nobuyuki Aihara was a two-time Olympian for Japan in men's artistic gymnastics, competing from 1956 through 1960. He won two Olympic medals — one gold and one silver.

Timeline

Career arc, year by year.

Olympic — 2 appearances

1960 Rome Olympics

Rome
All-Around Final 114.400 — 7th 7th
Still Rings Final 19.400 — 5th 5th
Parallel Bars Final 19.275 — 4th 4th
Floor Exercise Final 19.450 GOLD

1956 Melbourne Olympics

Melbourne
All-Around Final 112.450 — 10th 10th
Still Rings Final 19.050 — 5th 5th
Parallel Bars Final 18.900 — 6th 6th
Floor Exercise Final 19.100 SILVER

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Sources

Sources olympedia.org (Rome 1960, Melbourne 1956)
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