Ken Matsui

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Ken Matsui
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Ken Matsui at the 2021 World Wrestling Championships in Oslo, Norway
Personal information
Birth name松井健
NationalityFlag of Japan.svg  Japan
Born (2001-01-15) 15 January 2001 (age 23)
Aichi, Japan
Height161 cm (5 ft 3 in)
Sport
CountryFlag of Japan.svg  Japan
Sport Amateur Wrestling
Weight class55 kg
Event Greco-Roman
Achievements and titles
World finalsGold medal world centered-2.svg(2021)
Medal record
Men's Greco-Roman wrestling
Representing Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2021 Oslo 55 kg
World Juniors Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2019 Tallin 55 kg
World Cadets Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2017 Athens50 kg

Ken Matsui (born 15 January 2001) is a Japanese Greco-Roman wrestler. He won the gold medal in the 55 kg event at the 2021 World Wrestling Championships in Oslo, Norway. [1] [2] [3]

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