Clarisse Agbegnenou

Clarisse Agbegnenou (born 25 October 1992) is a French judoka.[4][5] Competing in the −63 kg weight division she won the European title in 2013, the world title in 2014 and an Olympic silver medal in 2016.

Clarisse Agbegnenou
Agbegnenou at the 2014 World Championships
Personal information
NationalityFrench
Born (1992-10-25) 25 October 1992
Rennes, France
Height164 cm (5 ft 5 in)[1]
Weight66 kg (146 lb)
Sport
CountryFrance
SportJudo
Event(s)–63 kg
ClubJudo Club Escales of Argenteuil[2]
Coached byAhcène Goudjil (club)
Larbi Benboudaoud (national)[3]
Medal record
Women's judo
Representing  France
Olympic Games
2016 Rio de Janeiro–63 kg
World Championships
2014 Chelyabinsk–63 kg
2017 Budapest–63 kg
2018 Baku–63 kg
2019 Tokyo–63 kg
2013 Rio de Janeiro–63 kg
2015 Astana–63 kg
2018 BakuMixed team
2017 BudapestMixed team
European Championships
2013 Budapest–63 kg
2014 Montpellier–63 kg
2015 BakuTeam
2018 Tel Aviv–63 kg
2019 Minsk–63 kg
2012 Chelyabinsk–63 kg
2015 Baku–63 kg
European Games
2015 BakuTeam
2019 Minsk–63 kg
2015 Baku–63 kg

Agbegnenou was born to Togolese parents; she holds a dual citizenship and maintains strong ties to both countries. Togo's president Faure Gnassingbe personally congratulated her after she won the 2014 world title.[3]

Medals

World Championships
  • Gold Medal at the 2019 World Championships in Tokyo.
  • Gold Medal at the 2018 World Championships in Baku.
  • Gold Medal at the 2017 World Championships in Budapest.
  • Gold Medal at the 2014 World Championships in Chelyabinsk.
  • Silver Medal at the 2013 World Championships in Rio de Janeiro.
  • Silver Medal at the 2015 World Championships in Astana.
  • Team Gold Medal at the 2011 World Championships in Paris.
  • Bronze Medal at the 2011 Junior World Championships.

European Championships
  • Gold Medal at the 2018 European Championships in Tel Aviv.
  • 2008 European Cadet Champion
  • Bronze Medal at the 2012 European Championships in Chelyabinsk.
  • Team Silver Medal at the 2012 European Championships in Chelyabinsk.
  • Gold Medal at the 2013 European Championships in Budapest.

National French Championships
  • Gold Medal at the 2012 National French Championships.
  • Gold Medal at the 2010 National French Championships.
  • Gold Medal at the 2009 National French Championships.

Miscelleanous
  • Gold Medal at the 2013 Paris Grand Slam.
  • Gold Medal at the 2010 Tokyo Grand Slam.
  • Gold Medal at the 2011 Abu Dhabi Tournament.
  • Silver Medal at the 2012 Düsseldorf Tournament.
  • Silver Medal at the 2010 Abu Dhabi Tournament.
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References
  1. "Clarisse Agbegnenou". Rio2016.com. Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Rio 2016. Archived from the original on 26 August 2016.
  2. Thomas Pitrel (29 August 2014). "Judo: Clarisse Agbegnenou, une championne pressée". RFI.fr. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  3. Clarisse Agbegnenou Archived 2016-09-20 at the Wayback Machine. nbcolympics.com
  4. "Clarisse Agbegnenou". Judo Inside. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  5. IJF profile
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Tessa Worley		 French Sportswoman of the Year
2018, 2019		 Succeeded by
Incumbent
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