Noriko Anno

Japanese judoka (born 1976) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Noriko Anno (阿武 教子, born 23 May 1976, in Fukue, Yamaguchi[1]) is a Japanese judoka who won the gold medal in the women's 78 kg at the 2004 Summer Olympics.[2] She is a four times World Champion, having won the championships in 1997, 1999, 2001 and 2003.

Born (1976-05-23) 23 May 1976 (age 49)
OccupationJudoka
CountryJapan
SportJudo
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Noriko Anno
Personal information
Born (1976-05-23) 23 May 1976 (age 49)
OccupationJudoka
Sport
CountryJapan
SportJudo
Weight class72 kg, +72 kg, 78 kg
Achievements and titles
Olympic GamesGold (2004)
World Champ.Gold medal – World (1997, 1999, 2001,
2003)
Asian Champ.Gold (1994)
Medal record
Women's judo
Representing  Japan
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place2004 Athens78 kg
World Championships
Gold medal – first place1997 Paris72 kg
Gold medal – first place1999 Birmingham78 kg
Gold medal – first place2001 Munich78 kg
Gold medal – first place2003 Osaka78 kg
Silver medal – second place1993 Hamilton+72 kg
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place1994 HiroshimaOpen
World Juniors Championships
Silver medal – second place1992 Buenos Aires+72 kg
Summer Universiade
Gold medal – first place1995 FukuokaOpen
Profile at external databases
IJF53036
JudoInside.com2852
Updated on 31 May 2023
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Anno married judoka Ryuji Sonoda in 2010.[3]

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