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Romane DickoFrench judoka
Date of Birth: 30.09.1999
Country:  France |
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Early Life and Career
Romane Dicko, a French judoka, was born on September 30, 1999. She is the cousin of French athlete Teddy Tamgo. Dicko began her judo career with the "Randoris" club in the southern suburbs of Paris. In 2016, she became the French super-heavyweight champion.
International Success
Dicko's international breakthrough came in 2017 when she won the European Junior Championships in Maribor. The following year, she won the Grand Prix gold in Tbilisi and captured the European championship title in Tel Aviv.
Olympic Glory
At the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Dicko earned a bronze medal in the over 78 kg category and contributed to France's team gold. She continued her success with a European championship title in Prague in November 2020.
Tournament Dominance
Dicko has consistently dominated major judo tournaments. She won gold at the Paris Grand Slam in 2020, the World Masters in Doha in 2021, and the Kazan Grand Slam in 2021.
Recent Accomplishments
At the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, Dicko secured a bronze medal in the over 78 kg category, defeating Serbia's Milica Zabic in the bronze medal match. She continues to be a formidable force in the world of judo.
