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Judo At The 1988 Summer Olympics – Men's 78 Kg
The men's 78 kg competition in Judo at the 1988 Summer Olympics, judo at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul was held on 28 September at the Jangchung Gymnasium. The gold medal was won by Waldemar Legień of Poland. Results Pool A Pool B Repechages Final Final classification References Judo at the 1988 Summer Olympics Judo at the Summer Olympics Men's Half Middleweight Men's events at the 1988 Summer Olympics Long stubs with short prose {{1988-Olympic-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jangchung Gymnasium
The Jangchung Arena () is an indoor sporting arena located in Jung District, Seoul, South Korea. Volleyball teams GS Caltex Seoul Kixx and Seoul Woori Card Woori Won are the tenants. History At first, the arena was an army gymnasium, built on 23 June 1955. It was later fully reconstructed and opened on 1 February 1963. In 1966, the venue hosted a boxing match between Kim Ki-soo and Nino Benvenuti, where Kim became the first South Korean to win the boxing world championships. During the 1970s, the venue hosted the presidential elections and inaugurations of Park Chung Hee and Choi Kyu-hah. The venue hosted judo and taekwondo events at the 1988 Summer Olympics. After the 2012–2014 renovation, the capacity of the arena is 4,507. Transport connections Metro The stadium is accessible from the Seoul Metropolitan Subway. The closest station to the stadium is Dongguk University Exit 5, on Line 3, located 180 meters from the stadium. Bus The bus lines with a stop close to Jangchu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simione Kuruvoli (judoka)
Simione Kuruvoli (born 17 October 1951) is a Fijian judoka. He competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics and the 1988 Summer Olympics The 1988 Summer Olympics (), officially the Games of the XXIV Olympiad () and officially branded as Seoul 1988 (), were an international multi-sport event held from 17 September to 2 October 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. 159 nations were represe .... References External links * 1951 births Living people Fijian male judoka Olympic judoka for Fiji Judoka at the 1984 Summer Olympics Judoka at the 1988 Summer Olympics Place of birth missing (living people) {{Fiji-judo-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jukka-Pekka Metsola
(born 13 May 1964) is a Finnish judoka. He competed in the men's half-middleweight event at the 1988 Summer Olympics The 1988 Summer Olympics (), officially the Games of the XXIV Olympiad () and officially branded as Seoul 1988 (), were an international multi-sport event held from 17 September to 2 October 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. 159 nations were represe .... References External links * 1964 births Living people Finnish male judoka Olympic judoka for Finland Judoka at the 1988 Summer Olympics Sportspeople from Tampere 20th-century Finnish sportsmen {{Finland-judo-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Morris
Jason Newth Morris (born February 3, 1967) is an American retired judoka. He was a four-time Olympian and 2008 Olympic Coach, best known for winning the silver medal in the 78 kg weight category in the 1992 Summer Olympics and a Bronze Medal in the 1993 World Judo Championships. He is a Hachidan (8th Degree Black Belt) his favorite techniques are Uchi Mata, Tai Otoshi, and his "Sticker or Sticky Foot" (AKA Kosotogari). He was also an NCAA Division I All-American wrestler and 2x EIWA conference champion at Syracuse University.https://olympics.com/en/athletes/jason-newth-morris Achievements Morris was the Silver Medallist at -78 kg in the 1992 Summer Olympics, and was also a Bronze Medalist at the 1993 World Judo Championships. Morris represented the United States in four Olympic Games 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000 & was Team USA Olympic Coach at the 2008 Games. National honors *2010 – Elected to USJF Hall of Fame *2008 – Named Olympic Coach for 2008 Summer Olympics *2008 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olivier Schaffter
Olivier Schaffter (born 7 October 1964) is a Swiss judoka. He competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics and the 1992 Summer Olympics The 1992 Summer Olympics (, ), officially the Games of the XXV Olympiad (, ) and officially branded as Barcelona '92, were an international multi-sport event held from 25 July to 9 August 1992 in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Beginning in 1994 .... References External links * 1964 births Living people Swiss male judoka Olympic judoka for Switzerland Judoka at the 1988 Summer Olympics Judoka at the 1992 Summer Olympics Place of birth missing (living people) 20th-century Swiss sportsmen {{Switzerland-judo-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hisham Al-Sharaf Rashad
Hisham Al-Sharaf (born 2 April 1960) is a Kuwaiti judoka. He competed in the men's half-middleweight event at the 1988 Summer Olympics The 1988 Summer Olympics (), officially the Games of the XXIV Olympiad () and officially branded as Seoul 1988 (), were an international multi-sport event held from 17 September to 2 October 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. 159 nations were represe .... References External links * 1960 births Living people Kuwaiti male judoka Olympic judoka for Kuwait Judoka at the 1988 Summer Olympics Place of birth missing (living people) Asian Games bronze medalists in judo Judoka at the 1986 Asian Games Asian Games bronze medalists for Kuwait Medalists at the 1986 Asian Games {{Kuwait-judo-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mariano Aquino
Mariano Aquino (born 6 July 1969) is a judoka from Guam. He competed in the men's half-middleweight event at the 1988 Summer Olympics The 1988 Summer Olympics (), officially the Games of the XXIV Olympiad () and officially branded as Seoul 1988 (), were an international multi-sport event held from 17 September to 2 October 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. 159 nations were represe .... References External links * 1969 births Living people Guamanian male judoka Olympic judoka for Guam Judoka at the 1988 Summer Olympics Place of birth missing (living people) 20th-century American sportsmen {{Guam-judo-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carlos Huttich
Carlos Huttich (born 24 February 1963) is a Mexican judoka. He competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics and the 1988 Summer Olympics The 1988 Summer Olympics (), officially the Games of the XXIV Olympiad () and officially branded as Seoul 1988 (), were an international multi-sport event held from 17 September to 2 October 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. 159 nations were represe .... References 1963 births Living people Mexican male judoka Olympic judoka for Mexico Judoka at the 1984 Summer Olympics Judoka at the 1988 Summer Olympics Place of birth missing (living people) Pan American Games silver medalists in judo Pan American Games bronze medalists in judo Pan American Games silver medalists for Mexico Pan American Games bronze medalists for Mexico Judoka at the 1983 Pan American Games Judoka at the 1987 Pan American Games Medalists at the 1983 Pan American Games Medalists at the 1987 Pan American Games 20th-century Mexican sportsmen {{Mexico-judo-bio-st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neil Adams (judoka)
Adrian Neil Adams, (27 September 1958) is an English judoka who won numerous Olympic and World Championship medals in judo representing Great Britain. He was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 1983 New Year Honours for services to judo. Early life Adams was educated at Myton School in Warwick. Adams' brother was the late professional wrestling star Chris Adams, who himself had a successful career in judo before turning to pro wrestling in 1978. Judo competition career Adams was the first British male to win a World title, and the first British male to simultaneously hold a world title and a European title. Other achievements include a gold medal at the 1981 World Judo Championships in Maastricht, the Netherlands, plus silver medals in the 1980 and 1984 Summer Olympic Games and the 1983 Judo World Championships. Adams was also five-time European Champion. He is also a two times champion of Great Britain, winning lightweight and half-middleweigh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pedro Cristóvão
Pedro Cristóvão (born 4 June 1965) is a Portuguese judoka. He competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics and the 1992 Summer Olympics The 1992 Summer Olympics (, ), officially the Games of the XXV Olympiad (, ) and officially branded as Barcelona '92, were an international multi-sport event held from 25 July to 9 August 1992 in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Beginning in 1994 .... References External links * 1965 births Living people Portuguese male judoka Olympic judoka for Portugal Judoka at the 1988 Summer Olympics Judoka at the 1992 Summer Olympics Martial artists from Lisbon 20th-century Portuguese sportsmen {{Portugal-judo-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Baylon
John Baylon (born 6 November 1965) is a Filipino judoka who has competed in the Summer Olympics and a multi-medalist in the Southeast Asian Games. Career He trained in Judo in Japan at the Kōdōkan where he obtained his Judo black belt. He competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics and the 1992 Summer Olympics. Baylon has won a total of nine gold medals in the Southeast Asian Games, first competing in the regional tournament in the 1980s. His first gold medal in the games was in the 1991 edition which was hosted in Manila. He was the flagbearer of the Philippine Southeast Asian Games delegation in 2007. In 2002, Baylon decided to take up Brazilian jiu-jitsu and obtained his black belt in the discipline from Toshiyuki Wado in 2008. He also won medals in Judo at the World Masters, and Asian Games. In the 2011 edition, he failed to win a gold after he was defeated by Vietnamese judoka, Hai Long To in the 81 kg category semifinal. This led to him announcing his retirement from compet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hirotaka Okada
is a retired judoka who competed in the 78 kg and 86 kg divisions. Biography Okada began judo in primary school, and won the inter-highschool light heavyweight judo tournament in 1984. While attending the University of Tsukuba, he won the Jigoro Kano Cup in 1986 and the All-Japan Judo Championships in 1987 and 1988, followed with a gold medal in the 78 kg division of the World Judo Championships in 1987. This earned him a spot on the Japanese olympic judo team for the 1988 Summer Olympics, but he was unable to win a medal after a loss in the third round of the tournament. Okada joined the Marunaka corporation in 1990, and continued his graduate studies at the University of Tsukuba until 1993. In 1990, he moved up in weight to win the 86 kg divisions of the Kodokan Cup and Asian Games. He also won the All-Japan Championships for three consecutive years from 1990 to 1992, and won another gold medal at the 1991 World Championships. He made his second trip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
