Semir Pepic
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n judo
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. He formerly represented Slovakia
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. He has six Gold medals from the Australian National Judo Championships
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and has represented Australia
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in the Beijing 2008 Olympics.
Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Place | Weight class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Oceanian Judo Championships | 1st | Heavyweight (+100 kg) |
| 1st | Open class | ||
| 2004 | Oceanian Judo Championships | 1st | Heavyweight (+100 kg) |
| 1999 | European Judo Championships 1999 European Judo Championships The 1999 European Judo Championships were the 10th edition of the European Judo Championships, and were held in Bratislava, Slovakia from 22 May to 23 May 1999.-Men:-Women:- Medals table :-60 kg:-66 kg:-73 kg:-81 kg:-90 kg:-100 kg:... |
2nd | Heavyweight (+100 kg) |
| 5th | Open class |