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Toni Marie Geiger #1 Female Judo Athlete in the U.S.

Post Author: Lori Braun Posted on: June 15, 2012 at 12:51 am
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Toni Marie Geiger is the #1 ranked female judo athlete in the U.S. and a member of Team USA. She has her sights on the 2012 Olympics and there isn’t a reason in the world why she won’t make it. However, she has her work cut out for her, and not just on the mat…U.S. athletes don’t receive government funding so the two-time New Jersey state champion will have to raise the money she needs to train, travel and compete herself. Her fight is one true heart and passion.

“My competing nationally and internationally has been an experience of a lifetime,” Toni said. “My recent accomplishments have been winning bronze in the Pan American Team Championships in El Salvador as well as the Finnish Open in Vannta, Finland.”

Toni Geiger’s major affiliations and accomplishments:
* 2010 Team USA
* 2010 World Championship Team
* 2010 Pan American Championship Team
* 7 time USA Senior National Judo medalist
* 2 time NJ State Champion
* College National Champion
* 2 time US Open medalist
* 2009 Rendez Vous Champion
* 2009 National Presidents Cup Champion
* 2009 American Canadian Champion
* 2009 Liberty Bell Champion
* 2009 Finnish Open medalist
* Top 5 2009 Pan American Grand Prix
* Top 5 2009 Swedish Open
* 2 time Olympic Team Trials member
* Midwestern Champion
* East Coast Champion

Catherine Roberge Taking It To The Mat

Post Author: Lori Braun Posted on: June 1, 2010 at 11:24 am
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Catherine Roberge, 28-years-old, from Quebec City won bronze in the women’s 78-kilogram event at a recent judo World Cup event. She went the full five minute round and ended up defeating Yalennis Castillo (Cuba) in the battle for the bronze-medal.

Full name: Catherine Roberge
Gender: Female
Height: 5’8″ (173 cm)
Weight: 154 lbs (70 kg)
Born: February 8, 1982 in Charlesbourg, Québec, Canada
Affiliations: Club de Judo Shikodan, Montréal
Country: CAN Canada
Sport: Judo

Chinese Olympic Judo Champion Tong Wen Standing Tall

Post Author: Lori Braun Posted on: May 11, 2010 at 5:16 am
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Chinese Olympic judo champion Tong Wen, 27-years-old, is taking a stand. Last week, she was pinned with a two-year ban for doping. Tong insists she is innocent and says that she will defend her title at the 2012 London Summer Games. But, the two-year ban doesn’t span to what her home country will impose on the judo star. She’s been forewarned that she could face a four-year ban that could remove any dreams of gold in Britain. Tong won gold in the women’s 78 kilogramme in Beijing.

The doping charges say that she tested positive for the banned substance clenbuterol. Reporters say she may have injested the illegal substance from eating pork (Clenbuterol is used to help keep pigs lean). Athletes take it for performance and to lean out…doesn’t seem like judo is a sport that Tong would need to jeopardize her career. Her size is her strong suit.

“I was so shocked when I heard the news,” Tong, who was stripped of the World Championships title, was quoted as saying in the China Daily. “With my strength and ability, I don’t have to use drugs at all. I have a clear conscience.”

Tong is able to keep her Olympic gold medal, but she will not be permitted to defend her Asian Games title this year.

Japan Takes Three In Grand Slam Judo

Post Author: Lori Braun Posted on: December 14, 2009 at 7:24 pm
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Japan walked away with three titles this past Saturday at the Grand Slam judo tournament in Toyko. But is wasn’t just Japan’s men who came out with gold. World champion Yoshie Ueno paved the way by winning the women’s 63-kilogramme title. Her title came by defeating Nozomi Hirai and Ikumi Tanimoto. While she came out on top, she won the last two matches by a foul play.. She commented by saying, “I’m not satisfied with my performances today, because I wanted to score points with my technique. I must start training from the beginning again.”

Judo Star Shanice Wiki

Post Author: Lori Braun Posted on: December 14, 2009 at 7:10 pm
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wiki judoShanice Wiki may only be 17-year-old adolescent but her judo skills are quite mature.  When asked about why she became involved in the sport her reasons were simple. “I just didn’t want to get bullied when I was a kid,” Shanice said. “I wanted to make sure I knew how to fight for myself. And there’s like an adrenalin rush when you have to fight people. It’s like, ‘oh my gosh’. It’s fun.”

Shanice is continually surprising opponents and spectators with her strength and skill. Her ability and accomplishments have her sights set on the 2016 Olympics. She is already winning tournaments against accomplished veterans and was named outstanding female of the tournament at the New Zealand Judo Championship. Her youth, passion and talent are signs her future is bright and the Olympics may very well be in her future!