Tag: Judo
Judo champion Riner loses after nine years undefeated
Posted: February 10, 2020 at 9:23 am / Sports
One of sport's longest winning runs came to an end on Sunday when two-time Olympic and serial judo world champion Teddy Riner was beaten for the first time in over nine years. After 154 successive wins, the 30-year-old Frenchman, who competes in the 100-kilogramme heavyweight category, was beaten Boxing on Yahoo! Sports – News, Scores, […]
Ronda Rousey Addresses Women’s Equality While Receiving 6th Degree Black Belt in Judo
Posted: March 6, 2018 at 9:22 am / Sports
This past weekend in Columbus, Ohio, former UFC women's champion Ronda Rousey was promoted to 6th degree black belt in judo alongside her mother, AnnMaria DeMars. The ceremony was held in part with Rousey being inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame at the Arnold Classic, which is held MMA Mixed Martial Arts News, […]