Takanori Nagase

Takanori Nagase is a Japanese judoka, born on 14 October 1993, who competes at under 81 kg. He is a double Olympic champion, winning gold at the 2020 Games, held in 2021 in Tokyo, and again at the 2024 Games in Paris, after taking bronze at the 2016 Games. He is the first and only Japanese judoka to become world champion in the 81 kg class, doing so at the 2015 World Judo Championships. His other titles include the 2013 Universiade in Kazan, the Tokyo Grand Slam in 2013 and 2014, the All Japan Championships and the IJF Masters in Rabat. His favourite technique is uchi mata and he is known for his groundwork.