Judo

2024 - 7 - 29

Christa Deguchi: Canada's Judo Dynamo Wins Olympic Gold!

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Join the celebration as Christa Deguchi makes history for Canada, clinching the first ever gold medal in Olympic judo at Paris 2024!

In an electrifying display of skill and tenacity, Christa Deguchi has made history by securing Canada's first-ever gold medal in Olympic judo at the Paris 2024 Games. Competing in the women's under-57 kg category, the world number one showcased her prowess by battling her way through tough opponents, ultimately clinching victory in the finals against South Korea's formidable Mimi Huh. Her medal not only adds to her impressive trophy case but also marks a significant milestone for Canadian sports history, as Canada had never won a gold medal in judo before.

Deguchi’s journey to the podium was nothing short of remarkable. After dominating her early matches, she faced a fierce contender in the semifinals, narrowly edging out the local favorite to secure her place in the gold medal match. It was an emotional moment for the judoka, who after years of training and determination, finally tasted the sweet reward of Olympic success. Known for her intensity and technical finesse, Deguchi's hard work paid off, providing her with a crowning achievement that every athlete dreams of.

This victory not only fulfills a personal aspiration for Deguchi but also inspires young athletes across Canada to pursue their dreams no matter the odds. The Canadian judo community is buzzing with pride, celebrating the newfound recognition this sport will receive following her historic win. As Christa holds her gold medal aloft, she stands as a beacon of hope and determination, reminding us all that persistence and dedication can lead to amazing achievements.

As a fun fact, Christa Deguchi was born in Shiojiri, Japan, but has embraced her Canadian heritage and proudly represents Canada on the international stage. Another interesting tidbit—before her gold medal win, she had already made headlines as Canada’s first world judo champion in 2019. With such accolades under her belt, there’s no doubt that Christa Deguchi is destined to inspire future generations of Canadian athletes!

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Christa Deguchi remporte une médaille d'or en judo à Paris 2024 (Comité olympique canadien)

La numéro un mondiale, Christa Deguchi, possède désormais la seule chose qui lui manquait à sa collection : une médaille olympique.

Christa Deguchi offre une première médaille d'or au Canada (ICI.Radio-Canada.ca)

Le rêve de médaille d'or olympique de Christa Deguchi est devenu réalité. La judoka canadienne a remporté les grands honneurs chez les -57 kg, à Paris.

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Médaille assurée pour le Canada: Christa Deguchi passe en finale ... (TVA Sports)

La Canadienne Christa Deguchi a remporté de justesse sa demi-finale face à une favorite locale aux Jeux olympiques et se battra pour l'or en judo chez les ...

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Paris 2024 judo: All results, as Christa Deguchi becomes Canada's ... (Olympic Channel)

After becoming Canada's first world judo champion in 2019, Christa Deguchi strikes again, becoming Canada's first Olympic judo champion at -57 kg.

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Christa Deguchi into Olympic judo semifinals (Globalnews.ca)

Canada's Christa Deguchi defeated Serbia's Marica Perisic on Monday to advance to the Olympic women's judo semifinals in the under-57-kilogram category at ...

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Canada's Christa Deguchi captures Olympic gold medal in women's ... (Radio Canada International (en))

Christa Deguchi captured Canada's first-ever Olympic judo medal on Monday, securing the women's under-57 kg Paris 2024 title. Photo: The Canadian Press / ...

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Judo | Médaille d'or pour la Canadienne Christa Deguchi (La Presse)

Le Canada n'avait jamais remporté de médaille d'or olympique en judo. C'est maintenant de l'histoire ancienne.

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Judoka Christa Deguchi wins Canada's first gold medal at Paris 2024 (Canadian Olympic Committee)

World number one Christa Deguchi now has the one thing that was missing from her trophy case: an Olympic medal.

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Canada's Christa Deguchi advances to Olympic judo semifinals (Sportsnet.ca)

Canada's Christa Deguchi will fight for a judo medal at the Olympics. The top-seeded Deguchi won her first two bouts on Monday to advance to the semifinals ...

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Deguchi wins Canada's 1st Olympic gold medal in women's Judo (CityNews Toronto)

Canada's Christa Deguchi has won the country's first gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the women's 57 kg final. Deguchi defeated South Korea's Mimi Huh ...

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Deguchi marque l'histoire du judo canadien avec une première ... (Le Soleil)

La judoka canadienne Christa Deguchi a remporté la médaille d'or chez les 57 kg aux Jeux olympiques de Paris, lundi.

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Christa Deguchi didn't realize right away she won Olympic gold in ... (National Post)

Christa Deguchi, who was born in Shiojiri, Japan but competes for Canada, where her father Tom Taylor was born, won a gold medal on Monday.

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Deguchi defeats Huh in women's 57kg judo final to earn Canada's ... (TSN)

Christa Deguchi has won Canada's first gold medal of the Paris Olympics with a victory in the under-57 kilogram judo event.

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Judo | Christa Deguchi procure une première médaille d'or au Canada (La Presse)

Christa Deguchi n'avait aucune idée, lundi, au terme du triomphe le plus important de sa carrière, qu'elle venait de gagner la première médaille d'or ...

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Lethbridge Judo Club member Christa Deguchi captures gold at ... (My Lethbridge Now)

Christa Deguchi defeated South Korea's Huh Mimi in the under-57 kilogram final on Monday to win the first gold medal for Canada. It was a moment of redemption ...

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Judo: une première médaille d'or pour le Canada! (Le Journal de Montréal)

Christa Deguchi a remporté la finale du judo chez les moins de 57 kg.

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Must See: Deguchi captures Canada's first gold medal in judo ... (TSN)

Canada's Christa Deguchi defeated Huh Mi-mi of South Korea to earn gold for Canada in Women's 57kg judo, the country's first-ever gold in judo competition ...

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Judo | Le deuil d'Arthur Margelidon (La Presse)

Lorsque son combat en phase de repêchage a pris fin, Arthur Margelidon s'est agenouillé sur le tatami. Le Montréalais venait de voir ses chances de médaille ...

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Judo | Beauchemin-Pinard et Gauthier-Drapeau devront passer par ... (La Presse)

Les parcours vers une médaille des deux Québécois en action au tournoi de judo des Jeux olympiques de Paris, mardi, devront passer par les repêchages.

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Judo : l'élimination avant les médailles pour deux Québécois - TVA ... (TVA Sports)

Catherine Beauchemin-Pinard et François Gauthier-Drapeau ont terminé au septième rang de leur catégorie respective au judo.

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Judo: Beauchemin-Pinard et Gauthier-Drapeau s'arrêtent au ... (Le Droit)

Catherine Beauchemin-Pinard et François Gauthier-Drapeau ont tous deux vu leur parcours olympique prendre fin en prolongation du repêchage, mardi, ...

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Judo | Fin de parcours crève-cœur pour Beauchemin-Pinard (La Presse)

Deuxième au monde de sa discipline et médaillée de bronze aux Jeux de Tokyo, la judoka Catherine Beauchemin-Pinard avait des ambitions élevées à Paris.

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'He was always calm': Peterborough judo community remembers ... (ThePeterboroughExaminer.com)

Brown taught Judo for more than 65 years at the Peterborough Family YMCA where he was the head teacher, or sensei, of the Hatashita Judo Club. He was inducted ...

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Paris 2024 judo: All results, as Andreja Leski of Slovenia wins gold ... (Olympics)

Andreja Leski emerged victorious, while Mexico's Prisca Awiti Alcaraz took a historic silver medal. Bronze medals went to Clarisse Agbegnenou and Laura ...

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Canada's Christa Deguchi captures Olympic gold medal in women's ... (CBC.ca)

Christa Deguchi has won Canada's first gold medal of the Paris Olympics with a victory in the under-57 kilogram judo event.

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Paris 2024 Olympics judo: All results, as Japan's Nagase Takanori ... (Olympic Channel)

Nagase Takanori becomes first man to win back-to-back Olympic gold medals in the judo -81kg weight class.

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