Yui Susaki: The Grand Slam Wrestler
Yui Susaki: The Grand Slam Wrestler
Tokyo 2020 gold without conceding a point and a historic wrestling grand slam. Here is the career of Yui Susaki.
Yui Susaki is one of the most dominant wrestlers of her generation. She won Olympic gold at Tokyo 2020 without conceding a single point, and is the first wrestler in history to achieve a “grand slam” — world champion at every age level and Olympic gold. At Paris 2024 she added a bronze after a rare defeat. (Status as of June 2026.)
1. A flawless Tokyo gold
Gold without conceding a point.
At Tokyo 2020, Susaki won the 50kg gold without giving up a single point — and was chosen as a flagbearer for Japan.1
2. The grand slam
Champion at every level.
Susaki is the first wrestler in history to win world titles at U15, U17, U20, U23, senior and Olympic level — a unique “grand slam” — and arrived at Paris with an unbeaten international record stretching past 80 bouts.1
3. Paris 2024
A rare setback, then bronze.
At Paris 2024, Susaki suffered her first-ever international defeat, in her opening bout, but battled back through repechage to win the bronze medal.1 ⚠ Current athlete; results change — check the latest.
4. Why she matters
The next great of the dynasty.
Susaki carries forward Japan’s wrestling dynasty built by Kaori Icho and Saori Yoshida.
Frequently asked questions
What did Yui Susaki win at Tokyo 2020?
The 50kg gold, without conceding a single point.
What is her “grand slam”?
She is the first wrestler to win world titles at every age level (U15–U23), senior worlds and the Olympics.
How did she do at Paris 2024?
She suffered her first international loss but won bronze through repechage.
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Sources & notes
- Tokyo 2020 50kg gold without conceding a point; first wrestler to complete a “grand slam” (all age-level + senior + Olympic titles); 80+ unbeaten international bouts; Paris 2024 first international loss, then bronze. Wikipedia; UWW.
A profile dated 21 June 2026. No copyrighted material is reproduced.
📅 更新履歴
| 日付 | 変更内容 |
|---|---|
| 2026年6月22日 | 初回公開 |
✅ ファクト再検証
最終検証日：2026年6月22日
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