Ketleyn Lima Quadros (born 1 October 1987) is a Brazilian judoka. She won the bronze medal in the 57 kg weight class at the 2008 Summer Olympics, and became the first Brazilian woman to win an Olympic medal in an individual sport.

Personal life

When she is not competing, Ketleyn Quadros enjoys traveling, family, friends and barbecue.

Judo career

Quadros started practicing judo at the age of 7 when she saw a class while on the way to swimming class. She competed in judo and swimming until the age of 12 and then switched to judo full time. At the 2008 Beijing Olympic, Quadros became the first Brazilian woman to win a medal in the Olympic Games in an individual sport. In 2021, Ketleyn Quadros won gold at the

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at 63 kilograms. She competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics. At the

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held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, she won one of the bronze medals in her event.

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