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| Full Name | Date of Birth | Birth Place |
|---|---|---|
| Ryoko Tani | 06 Sep, 1975 | Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan |
| Sports | Team | Nationality |
| Judo | Japan (Judo) |
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Born on 6th September 1975, Ryoko Tani is a retired judoka from Japan and a politician. She has competed in the extra-lightweight (48kg) category throughout her career. Her husband Yoshitomo Tani is an Olympian and a professional baseball player.
A glimpse of some of her career Achievements:-
- Bagged two gold medals in 2000 and 2004, two silver medals in 1992 and 1996 and a bronze medal in 2008 at the Summer Olympics.
- She is a seven-time World Champion in the World Judo Championships and one-time bronze medal winner.
- Honored as the "best female judoka ever" by the International Judo Federation after her retirement.
Updated On :18 Jun, 2024
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