Tadahiro Nomura

About

Japanese Judo competitor and three-time Olympic gold medalist. He won gold in 1996, 2000, and 2004, all in the 60 kg weight class.

Before Fame

He began learning judo from his grandfather when he was six years old.

Trivia

He won the Olympic gold medal in the extra lightweight division 3 years in a row from 1996 to 2004.

Family Life

His uncle, Toyokazu Nomura, won a gold medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics.

Associated With

He won gold at the 2004 Olympics where swimmer Michael Phelps won six gold medals.