Clarisse Agbegnenou
French judoka Olympic gold medalist
Born
October 25th, 1992
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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Competed in judo and represented France at various international tournaments. Achieved significant success in the sport, notably winning multiple World Judo Championships. Secured an Olympic gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Games, further solidifying a reputation as a top competitor in the women's 63 kg category.
Won gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Secured multiple World Judo Championship titles
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