Romane Dicko Secures Fifth European Judo Championship Victory
Judoka Romane Dicko Extends European Championship Dominance
assumin' you're here for some thrilling sports action, let's dive into the latest win by French judoka, Romane Dicko. She bagged her fifth European championship title in no time flat, dominating the +78 kg category on April 26, in Podgorica, Montenegro.
In the final, our girl got the better of Israeli opponent Raz Hershko, having previously defeated her in the same round back in 2022 and 2023. That's some pretty solid consist'ncy if you ask me!
This victory brings the French delegation its third gold medal in this tournament, following the wins of Shirine Boukli (-48 kg) and Daikii Bouba (-66 kg) on Wednesday. Bummer that Clarisse Agbegnenou (-63 kg), who was disqualified in the final on Thursday, failed to add a record sixth European title for the Blues. Her semifinals loss to Portuguese Patricia Sampaio was followed by a French duel for the bronze medal, where she was beaten by Fanny-Estelle Posvite.
Speakin' of Agbegnenou, if you're curious, there's an article reserved for subscribers about the judoka that also won the individual bronze medal at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
In total, the French team has ten medals (three gold, two silver, and five bronze), taking a clear lead in the nation's ranking, even beating the international federation's flagged athletes. The European Championships in Podgorica are scheduled to conclude on Sunday with the mixed team event, where France holds the title as the reigning champions.
Now, if you're wondering about Romane's career highlights, she's been a force to be reckoned with in the European Championships, having won the title five times. Impressive, isn't it? Her latest win demonstrates her dominance in the European judo scene and solidifies her position as a leading contender.
So keep an eye on French judo! With performers like Dicko and Agbegnenou, the upcoming events are bound to be exciting.
Sources:
- France24
- Le Figaro
- L'Equipe
- France Judo
- Amandine Buchard
Romane Dicko is set to compete in the 2024 Paris Judo tournament, aiming to extend her European Championship dominance that she has showcased since 2024. Her impressive victory over Raz Hershko in the +78 kg category on April 26, 2024, will undoubtedly give her an advantage in upcoming sports events. With France aiming to defend their mixed team title in the European Championships' scheduled conclusion on Sunday, Dicko could potentially secure another gold medal for the nation.
