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José Ibañez Gómez (born September 28, 1951 died 17 December 2024) was a retired competitive judoka from Cuba, who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1972 in Munich, West Germany, where he was defeated by Canadian Terry Farnsworth, and came in 13th.[1] He won the silver medal at the 1975 Pan American Games in the men's heavyweight division (+ 93 kg), after a loss in the final against USA's Allen Coage. In total he gained four medals in his career at the Pan American Games. He died 17 December 2024.

FullnameJosé Ibañez Gómez
BornSeptember 28, 1951 (1951-09-28) (age 74)
Died17 December 2024
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Full nameJosé Ibañez Gómez
BornSeptember 28, 1951 (1951-09-28) (age 74)
Died17 December 2024
Medal record
Men's judo
Representing  Cuba
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place1975 Mexico CityOpen Class
Gold medal – first place1979 San JuanHeavyweight
Silver medal – second place1975 Mexico CityHeavyweight
Bronze medal – third place1979 San JuanOpen Class
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