Koki Kano (加納 虹輝, Kanō Kōki, born 19 December 1997) is a Japanese right-handed épée fencer. [1] Kano was a member of the Japanese team that won gold in the team épée event at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. It was Japan's first Olympic gold medal in fencing. [2]

Milestones He became the first fencer representing Japan in 45 years to win gold in individual epee at the Asian Games when he was victorious at the 2022 Games [which took place in 2023] in Hangzhou, People's Republic of China. (SportsDeskOnline, 24 May …

Meet the 2024 FIE Annual Award-winning Senior Top-Ranked Individual Fencers!🤺🎉 🏆Women’s Epee: Man Wai Vivian Kong (HKG🇭🇰) @vmwkong 🏆Men’s Epee: Koki Kano (JPN🇯🇵) @kanokoki3568 🏆Women’s Foil: Lee Kiefer (USA🇺🇸) @leetothekiefer 🏆Men’s Foil: Ka Long Cheung (HKG🇭🇰) @cheungkalonggggg 🏆Women’s ...

Jul 29, 2024 · Koki Kano, 26, captured a gold medal Sunday in the men’s individual epee fencing event, achieving his long-cherished goal of winning an individual medal at the Olympics, after earning gold...

Jul 28, 2024 · Koki Kano of Japan is victorious in a thrilling match against home country favorite Yannick Borel. Kano is the first Japanese Olympic champion in men's indiv...

Jul 29, 2024 · Japanese fencer Koki Kano didn't let a massive height difference, a hostile crowd and even losses by his teammates to his opponent stop him from standing tallest on the podium. Kano defeated...

Aug 3, 2024 · Koki Kano helped Japan reach overtime in the Olympic men's team epee fencing final, but he was defeated by Hungary's Gergely Siklosi in the French capital.

Jul 30, 2024 · On July 28 th, former Waseda University Fencing Club member Koki Kano won a gold medal in fencing during the Men’s Épée Individual event at the Paris 2024 Olympics, defeating the French fencing hero, Yannick Borel 15-9 in the final match. This marked the first win in an individual category for fencing in the history of Japan, making it a ...

Aug 13, 2024 · Koki Kano’s most notable achievements came at the Olympic Games. He won his first gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as part of the Japanese team in the men’s épée event. This victory was historic, as it marked Japan’s first-ever gold medal in fencing.

Description: Koki Kano born December 19, 1997) is a Japanese right-handed épée fencer, who clinched the title of individual Asian champion in 2022 and was part of the team that secured the Olympic gold medal in the team men's épée event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, alongside Masaru Yamada, Kazuyasu Minobe, and Satoru Uyama.