Ikeda, Keiko (1933–)
Ikeda, Keiko (1933–)
Japanese gymnast. Name variations: Keiko Tanaka. Born Nov 11, 1933, in Hiroshima, Japan.
Won Japan nationals (1959–61, 1964–65, 1967); at World championships, won bronze medals in team all-around, all-around and balance beam (1962) and bronze medals in team all-around and all-around and a silver in uneven bars (1966); at Tokyo Olympics, won a bronze medal in team all-around (1964).
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