Rafael Silva (judoka)

Rafael Carlos da Silva (Brazilian Portuguese: [ʁafaˈew ˈsiwvɐ]; born 11 May 1987) is a Brazilian heavyweight judoka. He became Brazil's first Olympic medalist in the judo heavyweight division (>100 kg), winning a bronze medal in 2012. Silva won the Pan American Judo Championships in 2012–2014 and 2016, and qualified for the 2016 Olympics.[3]

Rafael Silva
Silva in 2011
Personal information
Nickname(s)Baby
NationalityBrazilian
Born (1987-05-11) 11 May 1987
Campo Grande, Brazil
Height2.03 m (6 ft 8 in)[1]
Weight165 kg (364 lb)[2]
Sport
CountryBrazil
SportJudo
Event(s)+100 kg
ClubEsporte Clube Pinheiros
Coached byRenato Dagnino

At the 2016 Summer Olympics, he won again the bronze medal in the Men's +100 kg, losing only to Teddy Riner.[4]

References

  1. Rafael da Silva. sports-reference.com
  2. Rafael Silva. cob.org.br
  3. Rafael Silva, where he earned a bronze medal. judoinside.com
  4. Baby confirma aposta, esquece revés para astro e ganha 2º bronze olímpico
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