Kohei Uchimura vs Yang Wei
Kohei Uchimura vs Yang Wei: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Kohei Uchimura and Yang Wei?
Yang Wei, a Chinese gymnast, was a notable rival during Uchimura's early career, particularly at the 2008 Olympics where Uchimura finished second to him in the all-around.
Kohei Uchimura
Key numbers
- Olympic Medals7
- World Championship Medals21
- World Cup Final Medals2
- Summer Universiade Medals3
Top honours
- Olympic Games7 medals (3 gold, 4 silver)
- World Championships21 medals (10 gold, 6 silver, 5 bronze)
- Summer Universiade3 medals (2 gold, 1 bronze)
- Longines Prize for EleganceAwarded in 2011
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Yang Wei
Key numbers
- Olympic Medals2
- World Championship Medals7
- Total Competitions4
Top honours
- Olympic Games2 gold medals
- World Championships7 medals (3 gold)
- Asian GamesMultiple medals