Birthdate: January 12, 1943
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Ora, Gunma, Japan
Yojiro Uetake is a celebrated Japanese wrestler, having won two Olympic gold medals in freestyle wrestling. He had a remarkable college tenure, securing three consecutive NCAA Championships without a single defeat. Uetake’s accomplishments have earned him a place in esteemed halls of fame such as the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and the FILA Hall of Fame. Despite adversities like a separated shoulder, he triumphed at the 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics. Uetake’s coaching career further highlighted his knowledge and commitment to the sport.
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