Education
Ono is from Ishige, Ibaraki, and has studied Judo alongside Keiji Suzuki since childhood.
小野 卓志
Ono is from Ishige, Ibaraki, and has studied Judo alongside Keiji Suzuki since childhood.
Ono is renowned for his uchi mata (inner thigh throw). He is also well known for his o uchi gari (major inside leg reap). In 2009-2010, Ono was regarded as one of the most exciting judoka in the world.
Despite his popularity, he lost his place in the 2012 Olympics.
Japan instead chose Masashi Nishiyama at -90 kg.