Takeshi Katō (加藤 武司, Katō Takeshi; September 25, 1942 – July 24, 1982) was a Japanese gymnast and Olympic champion.
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Olympics
Katō competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico, where he received a gold medal in team combined exercises, and a bronze medal in floor exercise.
World championships
Katō received a silver medal in vault, and a bronze medal in pommel horse at the 1966 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, and Japan won the team competition.
He received bronze medals in vault and floor exercise at the 1970 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, and Japan again won the team competition.
His brother Sawao Katō was also a multiple Olympic medalist in artistic gymnastics.
Death
Takeshi Katō died of cancer on July 24, 1982 in Tokyo.