Karol Gimenes Wins Gold, Rafael Macedo and Leonardo Gonçalves Earn Bronze at Judo Grand Prix in Zagreb

It didn’t take long for Karol Gimenes to dominate the under-78 kg category final. With almost two minutes left of the fight, the Brazilian applied an Ippon on Yuliia Kurchenko and took the third gold medal for Brazil in this Judo Grand Prix in Zagreb, Croatia. But the achievements did not stop there. Rafael Macedo (90 kg) and Leonardo Gonçalves (100 kg) also fought well and ended up with bronze medals.

Karol Gimenes wins gold at the Judo Grand Prix in Zagreb

Karol Gimenes applies Ippon and wins gold

As in the semifinal, Karol Gimenes wasted no time and dominated his opponent. In the decision, the Brazilian applied an Ippon against Yuliia Kurchenko and took the gold medal of the competition. This was the third gold medal for Brazil in this tournament. Jéssica Pereira (52kg) and Willian Lima (66kg) were the champions at the debut of the Grand Prix in Zabreb this Saturday. Watch Ippon’s moment.

1 of 3 Karol Gimenes wins gold at the Zagreb Grand Prix — Photo: IJF Handout Karol Gimenes wins gold at the Zagreb Grand Prix — Photo: IJF Handout

Rafael Macedo takes bronze

Rafael Macedo wins bronze medal at the Judo Grand Prix

In the up to 90 kg category, Rafael Macedo competed for third place against Altanbagana Gantulga. It was a tough battle, but the Brazilian got an advantage in the middle of the fight. Even with two light penalties in the fight – known as “shido” – he managed a Waza-ari and defended until the end. The Hungarian Krisztián Tóth was the category champion and received the Grand Prix medal for the seventh time. See the moment of the takedown applied by the Brazilian.

2 of 3 Rafael Macedo wins bronze at the Zagreb Grand Prix — Photo: IJF Handout Rafael Macedo wins bronze at the Zagreb Grand Prix — Photo: IJF Handout

Leo Golçalves starts losing, but turns the fight and wins bronze

Leonardo Gonçalves turns around and wins bronze at the Judo Grand Prix

Leo Gonçalves started by losing the battle against Piotr Kuczera in the up to 100 kg category. He took a Waza-ari early on and had to recover in the contest. But it didn’t take long either. Soon after, the Brazilian applied an Ippon and won the bronze medal.

3 of 3 Leo Gonçalves wins bronze at the Zagreb Grand Prix — Photo: IJF Handout Leo Gonçalves takes bronze at the Zagreb Grand Prix — Photo: IJF Handout
2023-08-20 16:15:46
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