Gymnastics:Japan's 6-time Olympic gold medalist Akinori Nakayama dies at 82

The Japanese, who gave his name to a ring movement, died last week at the age of 82 as a result of stomach cancer.

The Japanese Akinori Nakayama was one of the most successful Olympic participants ever. At the 1972 games in Munich, he triumphed on the rings and with the team.

Japanese gymnast Akinori Nakayama, six Olympic gold medals on his list, died on 9 March at the age of 82, announced on Monday the National Association of Japanese Gymnasics.

The famous Japanese athlete Akinori Nakayama, multiple Olympic champion, has died at the age of 82. His “Nakayama” technique of swinging the rings, which bears his name, inspired generations of gymnasts from all over the world.According to local media, he died of a sudden diagnosis: stomach cancer.During his career, the Japanese gymnast won a total of ten medals, including six gold at the Olympic Games in Ciudad de Mexico in 1968 and Munich in 1…

Japan mourns Turnlegend Akinori Nakayama. As only now became known, the six-time Olympic winner died already on March 9 at the age of 82 due to cancer. This was reported by Japan's Turnverband.

Japanese gymnast Akinori Nakayama, who won six Olympic gold medals and gave his name to a routine on the rings that is still performed by top competitors, has died at the age of 82.