Amel Mekić
Amel Mekić (born 21 September 1981) is a retired Bosnian judoka.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 September 1981 Sarajevo, SR Bosnia and Herzegovina, SFR Yugoslavia |
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 100 kg (220 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Sport | Judo |
| Event(s) | 100kg |
Medal record
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He is consistently ranked as one of top sportspeople in Bosnia and Herzegovina, held annually by Nezavisne Novine.
He was part of the Bosnian Olympic team at the 2008 Summer Olympics and at the 2012 Summer Olympics. He was the Bosnian flag-bearer at both the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics.
Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Place | Weight class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | European Judo Championships | 1st | Half heavyweight (100 kg) |
| 2007 | World Judo Championships | 5th | Half heavyweight (100 kg) |
| 2005 | European Judo Championships | 7th | Half heavyweight (100 kg) |
| Mediterranean Games | 3rd | Half heavyweight (100 kg) | |
| 2003 | World Judo Championships | 5th | Open class |
| Universiade | 3rd | Half heavyweight (100 kg) | |
| 2001 | World Judo Championships | 5th | Middleweight (90 kg) |
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See also
- 2008 Summer Olympics national flag bearers
- 2012 Summer Olympics Parade of Nations
References
- Factfile on JudoInside.com
- Videos of Amel Mekic (judovision.org)
| Olympic Games | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Nedžad Fazlija |
Flagbearer for  Beijing 2008 London 2012 |
Succeeded by Amel Tuka |
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