Shigeo Homma

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameShigeo•Homma
Used nameShigeo•Homma
Original name本間•茂雄
Born19 April 1904 in Sado, Niigata (JPN)
Died3 November 1974
AffiliationsTokyo University of Science, Shinjuku (JPN)
NOC Japan

Biography

Shigeo Homma graduated from the Tokyo College of Science’ Education Department. He competed in gymnastics at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics and was a gymnastics coach at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Homma was later appointed a professor and taught at the Tokyo College of Physical Education, the Tokyo University of Education, and the Tokyo Women’s College of Sports. He also wrote books about gymnastics.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Summer Olympics Artistic Gymnastics (Gymnastics) JPN Shigeo Homma
Individual All-Around, Men (Olympic) 21
Team All-Around, Men (Olympic) Japan 5
Floor Exercise, Men (Olympic) 24