Takeshi Horikoshi

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameTakeshi•Horikoshi
Used nameTakeshi•Horikoshi
Original name堀越•武
Born18 May 1943
Measurements152 cm / 54 kg
NOC Japan

Biography

Takeshi Horikoshi had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 1974 World Championships Flyweight class (227.5 kg). He set four world records - all in the snatch.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1976 Summer Olympics Weightlifting JPN Takeshi Horikoshi
Flyweight, Men (Olympic) AC

Special Notes