Kōsei Inoue

Olympic athlete

1978 –

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Who is Kōsei Inoue?

Kosei Inoue is a Judo practitioner from Japan. He won the gold medal in the under 100 kg class at the 2000 Summer Olympics. He is well known for his specialty throws, Uchi Mata and Ōuchi gari.

He is widely considered by the Judo community as one of best competitive Judokas. His notable accomplishments include three golds at the World Championship and All Japan Championship.

His older brother, Tomokazu Inoue is also judoka and former Asian champion.

He is affiliated with Sohgo Security Services, a security firm.

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Born
May 15, 1978
Miyakonojo
Also known as
  • 井上 康生
  • いのうえ こうせい
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Lived in
  • Miyazaki Prefecture

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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