Hamilton judo legend and occasional mail carrier recalls representing Canada — in wrestling — at 1976 Olympics
In 1976, when Hamilton’s Mitchell Akira Kawasaki won his first fight in Greco-Roman wrestling at the Montreal Olympics, he saw this newspaper headline: "Kawasaki lets the good times roll.” Now 74, things are still rolling for the seasoned judo master, who still delivers mail part time for Canada Post.
![Hamilton judo legend and occasional mail carrier recalls representing Canada — in wrestling — at 1976 Olympics](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7268329.1721333861!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/kawasaki-commonwealth.jpg)
![Hamilton's Mitchell Kawasaki won gold in freestyle wrestling at the Commonwealth Games in New Zealand in 1974. A person in a wresling singlet and a medal stands in a park.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7268329.1721333861!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/kawasaki-commonwealth.jpg)
In 1976, when Hamilton’s Mitchell Akira Kawasaki won his first fight in Greco-Roman wrestling at the Montreal Olympics, he saw this newspaper headline: "Kawasaki lets the good times roll.” Now 74, things are still rolling for the seasoned judo master, who still delivers mail part time for Canada Post.