Gymnastics world champ Uchimura to join Konami

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Japanese gymnast Kohei Uchimura, winner of the men's individual all-around title at two consecutive world championships. The 22-year-old will join Konami Sports & Life Co., the company announced Jan. 5, 2011, where he will have a new training environment to prepare for the 2012 London Olympic Games.

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