Sydnee Andrews (born 12 December 2002) is a New Zealand

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. She won a bronze medal at the

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, in women's +78 kg.

Biography

Andrews was born and raised in

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and started judo at the age of 5. In 2022 she won a bronze medal at the Prague Open, and placed fifth at the Tunis Open. Andrews has been selected to represent New Zealand at the

. Andrews moved to the United Kingdom, and is based at the Camberly Judo Club.

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