3-time judo Olympic champ Nomura to retire

File photo shows Japan's Tadahiro Nomura holding the judo gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Nomura, 40, said on his official site on Aug. 24, 2015, he has decided to end his career as a competitor after winning three Olympic gold medals in a row from Atlanta to Athens. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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