David Fernández (judoka)
Costa Rican judoka
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David Fernández Tercero (born 25 March 1973 in San José) is a retired Costa Rican judoka, who competed in the men's extra lightweight category.[1] Fernandez represented Costa Rica at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, where he was appointed as the nation's flag bearer by the National Olympic Committee (Spanish: Comité Olímpico de Costa Rica) in the opening ceremony.[2][3] He was invited to compete in the men's extra lightweight class (60 kg) through a wild card entry from the International Judo Federation. Fernandez was ousted early in the opening match to Mexico's Cristobal Aburto, who scored two kokas and a seoi nage (shoulder throw) within a span of nearly three minutes.[4]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | David Fernández Tercero |
| Nationality |  Costa Rica |
| Born | 25 March 1973 |
| Height | 1.61 m (5 ft 3+1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 60 kg (132 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Judo |
Event | 60 kg |
