Majlinda Kelmendi
Kosovar judoka, Olympic gold medalist
Born
May 9th, 1991
34 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Kosovo
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Born in 1991, a judoka from Kosovo achieved significant success in the sport. Competing in the -52 kg weight category, won the gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, marking a historic achievement for Kosovo in Olympic history. Dominated European competitions, securing multiple titles, including the European Judo Championships in 2014. Represented Kosovo in various international tournaments, helping to raise the profile of judo in the country.
Won gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics
Secured multiple European Judo Championships titles
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