Ludwig Ortíz
Encyclopedia
Ludwig Manuel Ortiz Flores (born February 23, 1976) is a male judo
ka from Venezuela
, who twice won the silver medal in the men's half lightweight division (– 66 kg) at the Pan American Games
(1999 and 2003). He represented his native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 2000
.
Judo
is a modern martial art and combat sport created in Japan in 1882 by Jigoro Kano. Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the object is to either throw or takedown one's opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue one's opponent with a grappling maneuver, or force an...
ka from Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
, who twice won the silver medal in the men's half lightweight division (– 66 kg) at the Pan American Games
Pan American Games
The Pan-American or Pan American Games are a major event in the Americas featuring summer and formerly winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Pan American Games are the second largest multi-sport event after the Summer Olympics...
(1999 and 2003). He represented his native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 2000
Judo at the 2000 Summer Olympics
-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medal table:-References:**...
.