Saito began judo in junior-high school, and in 1974, he was scouted to transfer to the Kokushikan junior-high school, located in Setagaya, Tokyo.
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He defeated Cho by decision, and won the final against Henry Stöhr to capture his second Olympic gold medal.
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He holds a 7th dan rank in judo, and maintains a close friendship with his former rival, Yasuhiro Yamashita.
Yoot Saito | Ryo Saito | Hitoshi Sakimoto | Hitoshi Matsumoto | Takao Saito | Takako Saito | Seigo Saito | Saitō Makoto | Saito Kinen Festival Matsumoto | Saitō Dōsan | Ryoei Saito | Makoto Saito | Hitoshi Tamura | Chiho Saito | Tokumei Kakarichō Tadano Hitoshi | Tamaki Saitō | Takumi Saito | Saitō Yoshitatsu | Minoru Saito | Masato Saito | Masaki Saito | Hitohiro Saito |