Dirk Van Tichelt
Belgian martial artist, Olympic bronze medalist
Born
June 10th, 1984
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Belgium
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A prominent martial artist, achieved recognition in judo. Competed in various international competitions, securing a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics. Won multiple national championships in Belgium and participated in numerous European championships, consistently ranking among the top athletes in the sport. Trained diligently to enhance technical skills and physical conditioning, achieving significant success on the international stage.
Bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games
Multiple Belgian national judo championships
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