Hashimoto Reigns Supreme In Rotterdam
Japanese gymnast Hashimoto Daiki won his fourth consecutive World All-Around title in Rotterdam. This victory reinforces his status as a dominant figure in the sport following his team's success at the 2024 Olympics.
Why it matters
The win marks a significant milestone in the career of a top-tier athlete and highlights Japan's continued excellence in international gymnastics.
In case there were any doubts, Japan’s Hashimoto Daiki is still the best male gymnast in the world.
The 2020 Olympic All-Around Champion secured his fourth straight World All-Around title (85.998) in Rotterdam in a performance that solidified the undeniable legacy he continues to build. His experience and confidence on full display, Hashimoto finished his day with a perfectly stuck double twisting double layout on high bar, bringing the crowd to their feet in one of the more emotional moments we’ve seen so far in these championships.
With a look of pure satisfaction on his face as he looked towards the scoreboard, Hashimoto counted off “four” as the results flashed official high above the Ahoy Arena. It was a beautifully dichotic moment—a highly personal victory shared with a crowd of 10,000+ and many more thousands watching around the world and celebrating his win.
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